Prima Materia
Kelsey Bench Aglianico
Lake County, North Coast, California, USA
NV blend. Rich black cherries, big tannins,
NV blend. Rich black cherries, big tannins,
Oct 14th, 2019
This wine is quite dark in the glass and I fear the bottle may have been affected by volatile acidity - a bacterial problem which turns up in wine from time to time. The tipoff was a slightly medicinal smell, maybe like nail polish remover. However, after sitting a bit, the more expected aromas of dark fruit and trampled leaves overtook the problematic whiff. The alcohol came on strong in the sip, and the tannins definitely need time to smooth out.
This wine is quite dark in the glass and I fear the bottle may have been affected by volatile acidity - a bacterial problem which turns up in wine from time to time. The tipoff was a slightly medicinal smell, maybe like nail polish remover. However, after sitting a bit, the more expected aromas of dark fruit and trampled leaves overtook the problematic whiff. The alcohol came on strong in the sip, and the tannins definitely need time to smooth out.
Jul 22nd, 2019
My favorite from this winery tasting. Definitely big and brooding. No doubt it’s from California. The tannin and acid are nice. Dark berries, Rosemary. Really nice.
My favorite from this winery tasting. Definitely big and brooding. No doubt it’s from California. The tannin and acid are nice. Dark berries, Rosemary. Really nice.
May 29th, 2020Wine Steward wine club holiday party wine. We loved it.
Wine Steward wine club holiday party wine. We loved it.
Oct 30th, 2018Medium bodied. Earthy. Balanced. Smelled amazing.
Medium bodied. Earthy. Balanced. Smelled amazing.
May 18th, 2017