Winery - Avila
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A Rhone blend with juicy berry and cocoa flavors. Very soft and gentle through the finish. Easy with burgers and such.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lots of ripe blackberry and dark chocolate flavors, in a dry wine with sharp acids and an edgy texture. Decent everyday fare.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark and dry, a full-bodied wine with currant and oak flavors and a soft, creamy smooth texture. Not especially concentrated, but has a certain fanciness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here’s a rough, somewhat rustic Syrah, with penetrating blackberry pie aromas but flavors that seem a bit herbal. Crisp on the finish, picking up spice and tea-like notes.
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Avila Syrah - 2003
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Starts off a little rough and raw, with some dry, chewy tannins, but when the ripe cherry and roasted coffee flavors hit mid-palate, it turns pretty. The fruit really kicks in on the finish.
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Avila Pinot Noir - 2003
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
On the overly sweet side, and soft to the point of flaccid. The fruit’s ripe in cherries and black raspberries.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The grapes just barely ripened, with the result that this Cab has green, minty flavors along with the berries. It's dry and acidic.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lots to like in this affordable Chard, with its bright flavors of tropical fruits and apricots and brisk acidity. Finishes smooth and a little sweet.
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Avila Chardonnay - 2003
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There’s a heavy overlay of toasty oak on this mid-weight wine’s modest fruit. Still, its black plum-cedar aromas and flavors have real appeal, as does the round, supple mouthfeel. Finishes in similar style, quite dark, with some lemony notes. Best Buy.
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Avila Pinot Noir - 2000
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
On the sharp, rustic side, a dry wine with a wintergreen edge to the cherries and blackberries. Gets better in the glass.
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