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Alisos Santa Barbara County Sangiovese Merlot

9.125 ratings

9.24 pro ratings

Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA

Sangiovese, Merlot

Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.4

Beautiful wine. Complex range of fruit flavors with integrated presence of vanilla. No perceivable flaws

Beautiful wine. Complex range of fruit flavors with integrated presence of vanilla. No perceivable flaws

Jul 31st, 2015

9.1

80% Sangiovese 20% Merlot. 10% of the Sangiovese is dried passamente. Has a raisiny rippassan quality, though not full throttle. Delicious.

80% Sangiovese 20% Merlot. 10% of the Sangiovese is dried passamente. Has a raisiny rippassan quality, though not full throttle. Delicious.

Jul 14th, 2015

9.0

Great value for $20.

Great value for $20.

Aug 22nd, 2016

Brian W. Anderson

8.9

Light funk, moderate flint on the nose. Gorgeous round, but not overbearing, fruit.

Light funk, moderate flint on the nose. Gorgeous round, but not overbearing, fruit.

Dec 26th, 2015

9.0

Fruity, elegant, fragrant.

Fruity, elegant, fragrant.

Jul 4th, 2015

8.8

Nice to taste a little of Italy.

Nice to taste a little of Italy.

Jan 25th, 2015

9.0

yup it definitely is!!

yup it definitely is!!

Oct 21st, 2014

9.9

Bright strawberry, background leather. Sat just above the fat of a bo ssam miracle.

Bright strawberry, background leather. Sat just above the fat of a bo ssam miracle.

Jan 5th, 2014

8.9

Fruit forward with strong cherry notes. Tannins on the finish balance the fruit nicely.

Fruit forward with strong cherry notes. Tannins on the finish balance the fruit nicely.

Feb 23rd, 2013

Nice

Nice

Jan 4th, 2016