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55 hectares of superb gravelly vineyards, often referred to as the "archetypical Graves." A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc & 1% Petit Verdot, Organic, very very dark Ruby red with aromas of black fruits with an array of herb, floral & spice notes. On the palate flavors of berries, black cherry, licorice and cacao with pepper, great mouthfeel. Firm full fine tannins, long finish, ending with fruit, spice and floral earthy character. Extremely Nice! — 3 days ago
A blend of 75% Corvina, 20% Rondinella & 5% Molinara, deep Ruby with distinctive raisined berry fruit flavors and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and strawberry with vanilla spice, nicely balanced with soft and smooth warming tannins on a long finish ending with fruit, licorice and tobacco. Drinking well now. Nice! — 3 days ago
Pale lemon yellow color with aromas of citrus and stone fruit with fresh herb notes. On the palate flavors of green apple and grapefruit, with herbs and crisp mineral tones. Medium finish, well balanced on a soft ending. Easy drinking. Very nice! Consistent quality. — a day ago
A Spanish SB from Jumilla in Murcia, Spain. Pale lemon with aromas of tropical fruit notes. On the palate flavors of pineapple, melon and tart apple with citrus and herb notes. Medium finish, ending with fruit and savory citrus notes. — 3 days ago
Deep Ruby with distinctive raisined berry fruit flavors and sweet baking spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and strawberry with cacao and vanilla spice, good balanced with soft tannins and nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with fruit, licorice and tobacco. Drinking well now. Nice! — 3 days ago
100% Tempranillo, bright Ruby red with aromas of fresh red fruits with sweet spice notes, aged in French oak for 18 months. On the palate flavors of cherry and red plum with vanilla, oak and cacao notes. Fine tannins, long finish, ending with fruit, oak, pepper earthy character. Nice value! — 4 days ago
Estate dates back to Crusades & Scottish navigator, George Smith, owner in the 18th century. Blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot aged in 20% new oak, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry, herbs and earthy spice. On the palate flavors of plum, cherry & currant with notes of pepper, tobacco & cacao notes. Soft rich full tannins, long finish ending with fruit, earthy and mineral character, needs a little more time. — 2 days ago
Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby with aromas dark fruits, cedar and herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black raspberry fruit, licorice, oak and herbs. Firm tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and toasty herb notes. Drinking ok now, limited aging benefit. Drink now if you have a bottle. — 3 days ago
Aged in French oak for 12 months (50% new), Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, smoky cedar and baking spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and ripe raspberry with toasty notes and cinnamon spice. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit toasty-smoky oak and an earthy character. Nice 314 cases! Sustainable farming! — 4 days ago
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Blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc with aromas of black fruit herbs and spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black raspberry fruit, licorice, oak and herbs. Fine tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and toasty herb notes. Drinking ok now. — a day ago