Terra Gratia
St. Helena Red Blend
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
Interesting to try this Kosher wine ahead of Passover. Chewy, sweet, black fruit, though a little hollow.
Interesting to try this Kosher wine ahead of Passover. Chewy, sweet, black fruit, though a little hollow.
Mar 29th, 2018
Clear deep ruby color.
Clean nose, pronounced intensity. On the nose, primary aromas of black cherry, with secondary aromas of coffee.
Dry, medium(+) acidity, medium(+) tannin, high alcohol, full bodied, pronounced flavor intensity. On the palate, primary aromas of blueberry, with tertiary aromas of tobacco. Long finish.
Clear deep ruby color.
Clean nose, pronounced intensity. On the nose, primary aromas of black cherry, with secondary aromas of coffee.
Dry, medium(+) acidity, medium(+) tannin, high alcohol, full bodied, pronounced flavor intensity. On the palate, primary aromas of blueberry, with tertiary aromas of tobacco. Long finish.
Incredibly good. Fruit flavors are prominent without being saccharine or overwhelming.
Incredibly good. Fruit flavors are prominent without being saccharine or overwhelming.
Apr 22nd, 2019
Love the 2011 vintage of this wine. This is the third bottling from Marciano Estate. The winemaker is none other than the venerated Andy Erickson. Bought a half case a few years ago for $35 (regular price is $50) which is a massive discount relative to the other two wines from the estate (as well as the more recent vintages if this same wine, which I️ don’t think are nearly as good). Wish I️ had got more. Requires an hour long decant and then this sleeper opens up gorgeously. Nose is jam-packed full of blueberry cotton candy, berry stems, damp oak, crushed rock, steel and textbook. Palette is dark fruit forward, somewhat creamy and thoroughly enjoyable although less nuanced and complex than the nose. Full mouthfeel. Medium / long finish. Bravo!
Love the 2011 vintage of this wine. This is the third bottling from Marciano Estate. The winemaker is none other than the venerated Andy Erickson. Bought a half case a few years ago for $35 (regular price is $50) which is a massive discount relative to the other two wines from the estate (as well as the more recent vintages if this same wine, which I️ don’t think are nearly as good). Wish I️ had got more. Requires an hour long decant and then this sleeper opens up gorgeously. Nose is jam-packed full of blueberry cotton candy, berry stems, damp oak, crushed rock, steel and textbook. Palette is dark fruit forward, somewhat creamy and thoroughly enjoyable although less nuanced and complex than the nose. Full mouthfeel. Medium / long finish. Bravo!
Nov 2nd, 2017
2011 with grilled pork tenderloin, orzo and broccolini. Deep intense flavor without sweetness. Softens out in an hour or so, but still quite rich
2011 with grilled pork tenderloin, orzo and broccolini. Deep intense flavor without sweetness. Softens out in an hour or so, but still quite rich
Aug 5th, 2017