Broc Cellars

The Badger Mendocino Nero d'Avola

9.26 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
Nero d'Avola
Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Beef, Tomato-Based, Lamb, Venison, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Pork
Top Notes For
Sarah O'Kelley

I’m a total broc groupie so it’s kind of amazing I haven’t had this wine but it’s actually not super easy to find... it is super delicious, easy drinking crunchy, red fruited. Perfect with chili!

I’m a total broc groupie so it’s kind of amazing I haven’t had this wine but it’s actually not super easy to find... it is super delicious, easy drinking crunchy, red fruited. Perfect with chili!

Feb 8th, 2021
Brad Jensen

Tart cherry, tobacco smoke and a hint of candied rhubarb on the nose with a slight vegetal undercurrent. I aged this for a few years and while the tannins are still gripping and prominent, they’re well integrated, with a deep rose colored hue, medium to big body and tart cherry, pomegranate juice, underripe strawberry, tobacco, and a long, gripping acidic finish. Those tannins do not quit though and leave the mouth feeling tight for minutes after. Paired with slow cooked pork adobo, but honestly could be better paired with a more savory pork or beef.

Tart cherry, tobacco smoke and a hint of candied rhubarb on the nose with a slight vegetal undercurrent. I aged this for a few years and while the tannins are still gripping and prominent, they’re well integrated, with a deep rose colored hue, medium to big body and tart cherry, pomegranate juice, underripe strawberry, tobacco, and a long, gripping acidic finish. Those tannins do not quit though and leave the mouth feeling tight for minutes after. Paired with slow cooked pork adobo, but honestly could be better paired with a more savory pork or beef.

Jan 2nd, 2023
Kelly Way

Kelly had this 2 years ago

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Sep 25th, 2022
Jamie Prettitore

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Apr 11th, 2022
Josh Y.

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May 31st, 2020
Cindy Minucci

Cindy had this 5 years ago

Cindy had this 5 years ago

Mar 11th, 2020