Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.5
I had a hard time pulling any specific flavors out on this but i cant argue with the acidy, balance and body.
I had a hard time pulling any specific flavors out on this but i cant argue with the acidy, balance and body.
Jul 8th, 2014
Deep purple color.
Aromas of dark fruit, vegetal.
Dry. Flavors of ripe blackberry, blueberry, peppercorn, soft licorice, vanilla. Medium-rich, velvety tannins
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5
Deep purple color.
Aromas of dark fruit, vegetal.
Dry. Flavors of ripe blackberry, blueberry, peppercorn, soft licorice, vanilla. Medium-rich, velvety tannins
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5
Nov 14th, 2023Deep purple color.
Aromas of
Dry. Flavors of ripe black fruit, vanilla, licorice. Rich, velvety tannins. Good acidity.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Deep purple color.
Aromas of
Dry. Flavors of ripe black fruit, vanilla, licorice. Rich, velvety tannins. Good acidity.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
May 23rd, 2023
Deep purple in color. Dark fruit (plum, blackberry), floral, wet stone, smoke, red cherry, oak, baking spice, and brown sugar. Blackberry and cedar on the palate. Full bodied mouthfeel with moderate acidity with chocolatey tannins. Plum skins and cocoa on the finish.
Deep purple in color. Dark fruit (plum, blackberry), floral, wet stone, smoke, red cherry, oak, baking spice, and brown sugar. Blackberry and cedar on the palate. Full bodied mouthfeel with moderate acidity with chocolatey tannins. Plum skins and cocoa on the finish.
Jan 8th, 2021
Douro, Portugal
