Some of the older standards of California wine get short shifted by the new comers. Pride is one of those whose wines stand the test of time and over a variety of great wine makers. This wine is purple in color. The nose has dark cherries, dark chocolate, spice and cedar. On the palate, there is plenty of dark cherry fruit layered with brown tobacco notes. There are firm tannins that seem to grow in the glass. Despite being 11 years from vintage, this really needs time or air. There appears to be enough fruit to outlast the tannins. There is certainly more upside on this wine.
Grade:
A
Score:
93
Vintage:
2007
