James Cole

Aliento Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

9.73 ratings
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Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
J Mcconeg

I opened this bootle three days ago. The initial glass was a big wine with balance but not much else. Yesterday I had a glass and noticed that it was better. Today I finished the bottle. I am very glad that I saved most of it for the third day. It was really good. Lots of berries, kind of jammy, but still a little restrained. I have noticed that this younger wines (less than 20 years) can benefit from some open time in the warm part of a refrigerator with the bottle sealed. It seems that the slow opening caused by the chill allows the wine to open nicely. All you need is a few days and some patience. :)

I opened this bootle three days ago. The initial glass was a big wine with balance but not much else. Yesterday I had a glass and noticed that it was better. Today I finished the bottle. I am very glad that I saved most of it for the third day. It was really good. Lots of berries, kind of jammy, but still a little restrained. I have noticed that this younger wines (less than 20 years) can benefit from some open time in the warm part of a refrigerator with the bottle sealed. It seems that the slow opening caused by the chill allows the wine to open nicely. All you need is a few days and some patience. :)

Apr 16th, 2017
Tracey Bean

Tracey had this 10 years ago

Tracey had this 10 years ago

Feb 28th, 2016
Accidental Wine Snob

Accidental had this 12 years ago

Accidental had this 12 years ago

Sep 28th, 2013