Winery - Astrales
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Not as expressive as other Astrales wines, but still very rich and bruising, with a smooth, lush, wonderful mouthfeel and attractive aromas. Concentrated but not as voluminous as many RDD top-rate wines, with flavors of fig, wild berry, chocolate and pepper. Lots to ponder here; an excellent example of what this winery is capable of. Drink 2012–2020.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Shows almost all that’s great about the region: dark, smoky, floral berry and chocolate aromas followed by juicy, acid-driven boysenberry, spice, bitter chocolate and peppery flavors. An excellent effort for a tough vintage, with dynamite power and a poise. Drink 2012–2018.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a huge and impressive step up from the 2003 Astrales, which was fine but not at this level. Here we’re talking about color, bouquet, palate feel, intense flavors, finish, you name it. It’s pure, ultratasty, chocolaty, smooth and pleasurable. Astrales is the complete package and a wine to watch.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a full-bodied, modern-style RDD that teeters on the edge of heavy and sun-baked but manages to keep itself upright. Very ripe and jammy on the palate, with concentrated dark-fruit flavors. Meaty and a bit soft. A wine that shows the typicity of the vintage.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Astrales has really nailed it the past couple of years, and while the ’06 isn’t quite as good as 2005, it’s still an excellent wine. Blackberry, tobacco and cocoa aromas lead into a stacked flavor profile of boysenberry and plum. And on the finish it expands and brings vanilla and fudge into play. Drink now and over the next six years.
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