Winery - Bravante
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a sturdy, closed young wine. It’s bone dry, with powerful tannins and subtle berry, cassis and earth flavors. It has enough fruit in the finish to warrant another glass, but won’t age for a long time. Best now through 2006.
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Bravante Merlot - 2001
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A Cabernet of considerable heft, showing the big-time tannins the mountain is known for. Below them are very rich blackberry, blueberry, cassis and mineral flavors, leading to a dry, spicy finish. A bit hard and difficult now, but should hit its stride starting in 2012.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Merlot is very tannic now, which makes it hard to drink. There are considerable cherry, berry, currant, mineral and herb flavors, but they’re buried under a ton of astringency. You’re best off giving the wine a good four years in the cellar to let it age it a bit.
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Bravante Merlot - 2007
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
If it wasn’t for the overripeness in this wine, it would be a fantastic Merlot. But there it is, raisins and heat from 15-plus alcohol. If you can get around that, it’s soft, smooth and voluptuous, dry and rich in black and red cherry pie, violet, mocha and spicy flavors. Best now.
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Bravante Merlot - 2003
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Cab is young, dry and very tannic, a juicy wine with concentrated currant and blackberry flavors. A noble wine, but don’t open now. Try after 2009.
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