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Another great vintage for this wine. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great with black cherries, raspberries, slight bramble, warm earth, and pepper. Medium to full bodied. Light to medium tannins. Great texture. Great balance. On the palate, this is young but already delicious. Flavors of black and red raspberries, black cherries and char. Lively. Long finish. It is drinking great now but should go another ten to fifteen years although it may likely be more "claret" in style. Drink on its own or with grilled meats, fowl or veggies.
Part of the Far Niente wine estates. Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is big with raspberries, cherries, black cherries, spice, cola and slight char. Medium to full bodied. Semi-plush texture. On the palate, this is a big Pinot with plenty of fruit. Black cherries, raspberries and some char. Moderate acidity. Long finish. This is very nice on its own and will work with bigger foods such a Salmon in a rich cream sauce. Drink over the next eight to ten years. The score should go up with some longer term cellaring.
