Mason Balistreri
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
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I miss the old label but whatever. Drinks awesome still. Huge layered plum and raspberry fruits create tension against the peppermint, green pepper and eucalpytus notes. Long finish.
I miss the old label but whatever. Drinks awesome still. Huge layered plum and raspberry fruits create tension against the peppermint, green pepper and eucalpytus notes. Long finish.
1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2015Needs five more years.
Nov 26th, 2015not tasted under the best of circumstances. Fortunate to have a couple more bottles to save because I think it needs a year. Well made for sure, just holding back.
not tasted under the best of circumstances. Fortunate to have a couple more bottles to save because I think it needs a year. Well made for sure, just holding back.
Aug 23rd, 2015Picked this up at Sunshine. Opulent, ripe fruits, round, ripe tannin, RS, and lots of vanilla.
Picked this up at Sunshine. Opulent, ripe fruits, round, ripe tannin, RS, and lots of vanilla.
Jul 21st, 2015Ripe/overripe fruit, eucalyptus, cassis, blueberry. Tannins under control.
Ripe/overripe fruit, eucalyptus, cassis, blueberry. Tannins under control.
Jun 11th, 2015First time for Turley with 2012 Cab. Rich fruit with soft fleshy tannins. Nice mouth feel. Winner here!
First time for Turley with 2012 Cab. Rich fruit with soft fleshy tannins. Nice mouth feel. Winner here!
Dec 25th, 2014Stewed blackberries, manure and ink.
Stewed blackberries, manure and ink.
Apr 22nd, 2021Fabulous 2012. Yummy grape juice from my favorite vineyards serving with homemade bolognese worth dry aged beef. . .
Fabulous 2012. Yummy grape juice from my favorite vineyards serving with homemade bolognese worth dry aged beef. . .
Apr 8th, 2018Ripe dark fruit with well balanced tannins and long finish.
Ripe dark fruit with well balanced tannins and long finish.
Jan 3rd, 2017