Winery - D'Argenzio
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There’s nothing subtle about this blush wine made from Zinfandel. It was barrel fermented and barrel aged for 15 months, giving it a full-bodied mouthfeel and even some dusty tannins, and it has robust flavors of cherries, cola, beef jerky and licorice. But it’s dry and crisp and is something different.
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D'Argenzio Rosé - 2005
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dry and bitter, this Sangiovese is better than most California bottlings, but has its work cut out for it. It shows a good range of tart cherryskin flavors, with additional flavors of acidic things like espresso and tobacco.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Displays classic RRV characteristics of cola, rhubarb, tart pomegranate and cherry, with firm acidity and a silky texture, without showing a whole lot of depth. Still, the ride is a jazzy one.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Unusual for a 2003 Cab to be held back this long before release. Maybe they thought the tannins were too strong. They’re fully resolved now, but the fruit has faded, leaving behind mild flavors of dried cherries, currants and herbs that finish very dry. It’s an elegant wine, rather than a voluptuous one.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tastes a bit old and tired for a Zin that’s less than 4 years of age, but on the plus side is the light, silky texture and complex flavors of dried berries and red currants, cola, cocoa, anise and black peppercorn.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The vineyard is old, planted when Theodore Roosevelt was president, and the wine has very complicated flavors of wild fruits, dried herbs and peppery spices, dark chocolate, coffee, tobacco and minerals. It’s also very dry, although that comes at the cost of high alcohol. It’s a really nice, smooth Zinfandel, although the flavors could be a bit more concentrated.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a superrich Pinot. It offers exuberant flavors of cherries, cola, cocoa and even pecan pie, but in this case the acidity is great enough to balance. Fortunately, it maintains delicacy and lightness despite the depth of flavor.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Rich, intricate and rather heavy, like a Persian carpet, with a tapestry of cherry, cola, spice and mocha flavors that are really quite delicious. This wine would benefit from greater acidity, to make all this richness shine, but it’s a nice drink.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There are lots of ripe, juicy cherry flavors in this wine, and a chocolaty finish. You’ll also find a sharpness of acidity and tannins that provides structure. The firmness and fruity sweetness suggest a nice char-broiled steak.
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D'Argenzio Merlot - 2002
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Despite the great vintage and the great location of the vineyard, this Pinot is dominated by baked cherry fruit and pepper flavors, making it feel hot and awkward. It’s very dry, and has a silky texture, but the prickliness is a problem.
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