Caduceus Cellars
Nagual de la Naga SuperTuscan Blend
Arizona, USA
Had an itch for Sangiovese and found this to be a perfect foil to that hankering. Haven’t had any of these in a long time but was impressed with this bottling. Its upfront, lively with just enough weight, the Sangiovese varietal character drives the wine, while the CS really just offers some mid-palate juice and length. Leather, dusky red cherry and plum fruit, raspberry, rustic oak, spice. The oak tannin seem a touch rough, something I’ve seen in new large format barrels before, curious the % of new puncheon here. Being critical, it lacks length, but being a casual drinker, its a great take on the Super Tuscan style and has plenty of deliciousness to it.
Had an itch for Sangiovese and found this to be a perfect foil to that hankering. Haven’t had any of these in a long time but was impressed with this bottling. Its upfront, lively with just enough weight, the Sangiovese varietal character drives the wine, while the CS really just offers some mid-palate juice and length. Leather, dusky red cherry and plum fruit, raspberry, rustic oak, spice. The oak tannin seem a touch rough, something I’ve seen in new large format barrels before, curious the % of new puncheon here. Being critical, it lacks length, but being a casual drinker, its a great take on the Super Tuscan style and has plenty of deliciousness to it.
Jul 28th, 2019
Spice, fruit, tannin. Bold super Tuscan style blend. 66 Sangiovese/34 Cabernet Sauvignon. 2012.
Spice, fruit, tannin. Bold super Tuscan style blend. 66 Sangiovese/34 Cabernet Sauvignon. 2012.
2 people found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2015
Cab, Merlot, Sangiovese blend. Very thin. Apple skin, blood mineral, olive pit. Surprisingly bland, I had higher expectations.
Cab, Merlot, Sangiovese blend. Very thin. Apple skin, blood mineral, olive pit. Surprisingly bland, I had higher expectations.
2 people found it helpfulMay 24th, 2014
Has the Orange/brick color of Sangiovese. It's ok. Black fruit.
Has the Orange/brick color of Sangiovese. It's ok. Black fruit.
1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2015
my dinner company made this wine.
my dinner company made this wine.
Oct 25th, 2014
Little aftertaste. Probably needed more time to breathe.
Little aftertaste. Probably needed more time to breathe.
Jan 25th, 2018One of my favorite wines, it wasn’t cheap though.
One of my favorite wines, it wasn’t cheap though.
Jan 14th, 2018
Just okay. Light bodied Sangio blend. Put on weight with air. I drank with my brother who is a big Tool fan, so he really dug it. The more I think about it I think it is cool too.
Just okay. Light bodied Sangio blend. Put on weight with air. I drank with my brother who is a big Tool fan, so he really dug it. The more I think about it I think it is cool too.
Aug 4th, 2016MJ Keenan Winemaker Dinner Series at Rebelle
MJ Keenan Winemaker Dinner Series at Rebelle
May 24th, 2016
Awesome. Didn't realize you could find a terrific Italian-blend in Arizona!
Awesome. Didn't realize you could find a terrific Italian-blend in Arizona!
Feb 19th, 2016