Winery - Finca Sophenia
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A touch of mineral and charcoal-based darkness interacts with black currant and berry aromas, while the palate is rich, smoky and dark, with huge berry flavors touched up by cracked black pepper, chocolate and burnt toast. Solid as a rock and covers all the bases of a good Bordeaux-style blend. Drink from 2010 through 2013.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Initially it gives off murky, soupy aromas. But with airing it rounds into form, displaying prune and oak scents in front of a round, soft, stewy palate of chunky berry flavors. Gets better with time before finishing with toast, herbal notes and tobacco. Offers more highs than lows.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Earthy, leathery aromas are front and center on the broad, beefy nose that also blends in dark fruits including blueberry. The palate is medium-bodied, with black cherry, blackberry and herbal flavors. Shows good feel and a solid, middle-of-the-road overall character.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Slick and attractive on the nose, with licorice, blackberry, cedar and spice aromas. The palate is clean, crisp, linear and tannic, with zesty, lemony oak in support of smoky, charred berry and coffee flavors. Consistent from head to toe, with a full, toasty finish. Drink now through 2012.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark yet a touch murky on the bouquet, with weight and black-fruit aromas. The palate is plump but healthy, with peppery flavors accenting core blackberry and chocolate. Chunky and proper, if a tad bit bitter on the finish. Gets better as it airs out.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bold and minty, with no shortage of tarry, rubbery black-fruit aromas. The palate is full, meaty, tough and tannic, with heat and candied, confected flavors that suggest chocolate-covered cherry and kirsch. Finishes sweet and candied, with average structure and stuffing.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Blackberry, rubber and a suggestion of minerality work well as an invitation to this juicy, woody wine that’s long and full in the mouth, with dark-fruit flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum. Woody and toasty, too, but dry and spicy rather than sweet, blowsy and creamy. A nice Malbec for all occasions.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Cedary and more than bit woodsy, with darkness, char and black fruit on the nose. The palate is rich, concentrated and a touch burnt and black, with blackberry, spice, cedar and mossy flavors. Finishes soft, dark and slightly herbal. Nicely done.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lean, mildly green aromas offer minimal fruit, and there’s a salinic, swimming pool set of aromas as well. The palate is fairly thick and solid, with big tannins and flavors of candied fruits and carob that lean toward green. Shows big body and weight, but the nose is only fair while the flavors are herbal.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A sturdy Merlot with a black cherry-driven nose. The palate is kind of sticky and maybe a touch over the top in terms of its syrupy feel and flavors. It’s a ripe and oaky wine with a baked character and candied finishing flavors. Flavorful and full, but also sweet and sticky.
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