Winery - Terra Buena
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Round, pretty and ripe; a dead knock-off for modern-style Rioja. There are sun-baked aromas but not the cooked type, with a palate that pushes dark berry flavors and chocolate. A rich, almost medicinal wine, the type that can often cost $50. And here it’s $9. Weighs in at 14.6%, so it should have its fans.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Patrick Campbell, the man behind Laurel Glen in Sonoma County, has a fondness for Argentina and South America. His Terra Buena brand has some hits and misses, and this Malbec falls right in the middle of that range. It’s sweet, big (14.5% alcohol) and decadent, with candied fruit flavors and a soft, fudgy finish. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
California winemaker Patrick Campbell makes this perfumed, unusual Chardonnay, which is challenged but ultimately proves its worth. While it’s nothing like Burgundy or other varietally correct Chards, it does show sweet melon, mango and other candied flavors. More for those wanting a simple, sweeter style.
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