Winery - San Elias
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Generic tropical fruit and melon aromas are basic but still largely fresh. The palate brings a zesty, acid-driven approach and flavors of lemon and sour orange. Finishes crisp but short on flavor; adequate but not offering a lot. Typical Central Valley SB.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Early aromas of apple and pear show no oak, but with time more pungent notes of juniper and herbs enter the fray. Juicy in the mouth, with no weight issues, but modest in its delivery of true Chardonnay character. Clean white wine but it doesn’t taste like much.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Earth, leather and roasted berry fruit are exactly what a wine of this base grape and price should smell like. The palate is medium in intensity, with herbal flavors, dark berry fruit notes and leather. Call it basic but comfortable, with varietal correctness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Rubbery and roasted, with charred aromas that suggest compost and burning brush. The palate has size and plumpness, but the flavors are damp and roasted, with meatiness overriding fresh fruit. Lush but earthy and burnt tasting.
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San Elias Shiraz - 2008
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An opening of dried leaves, spice and berry fruit is pretty good and authentic, while the palate feel seems right given the wine’s price and structure. Flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum are roasted and mildly herbal but come with proper feel and follow through. Good for under $10.
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