Luminary
Estate Vineyards American Red Blend
USA
Blend of several varietals working extraordinarily well together. Big red and dark fruit ......big flavor. Very nice!! Good selection John!
Blend of several varietals working extraordinarily well together. Big red and dark fruit ......big flavor. Very nice!! Good selection John!
2 people found it helpfulDec 11th, 2016
I immediately regretted this purchase. Even when a wine doesn't meet my expectations, I can usually find some satisfaction in experiencing a specific terroir. Or in the case of Dave Phinney, at least there is some personality that usually comes through. This wine is soulless, and not in the "I don't care if you like me" sort of way, rather, there's simply nothing there to care. It's an airport restaurant or a rental car with a lot of miles. The wine probably deserves a 90 point rating from a critic, but it should be $15 and not $45 (I paid $32). Sweet, mostly dark fruit, tobacco, licorice, 2x4s, and mouth drying tannins.
I immediately regretted this purchase. Even when a wine doesn't meet my expectations, I can usually find some satisfaction in experiencing a specific terroir. Or in the case of Dave Phinney, at least there is some personality that usually comes through. This wine is soulless, and not in the "I don't care if you like me" sort of way, rather, there's simply nothing there to care. It's an airport restaurant or a rental car with a lot of miles. The wine probably deserves a 90 point rating from a critic, but it should be $15 and not $45 (I paid $32). Sweet, mostly dark fruit, tobacco, licorice, 2x4s, and mouth drying tannins.
Jun 4th, 2016Big fruit! Solid, would drink again. Drank at Slattery Vineyard Estate in Nebraska
Big fruit! Solid, would drink again. Drank at Slattery Vineyard Estate in Nebraska
Aug 25th, 2018
Very well balanced. Super smooth.
Very well balanced. Super smooth.
Dec 18th, 2016
A smooth, moderate tannin proprietary blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, and Zinfandel that has flavors of raspberries, bramble notes, and light spices. Reminded me of several northern Washington and British Columbia blends that I've recently had. Paired well with fish, short rib, and a tomato basil soup; very versatile.
A smooth, moderate tannin proprietary blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, and Zinfandel that has flavors of raspberries, bramble notes, and light spices. Reminded me of several northern Washington and British Columbia blends that I've recently had. Paired well with fish, short rib, and a tomato basil soup; very versatile.
Jul 5th, 2016