Winery - Trentadue
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Trentadue’s La Storia bottlings are their reserves, and the designation is justified for this Zin. Soft and melted in texture, with succulent wild blackberry jam, milk chocolate and cherry flavors, it’s very dry, with gentle tannins. There’s a butterscotchy, vanilla richness on the finish that probably comes from charred oak.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With a combination of pungent feline spray aromas and sugary sweet Lifesaver candy pineapple and lemon flavors, this Sauvignon Blanc leaves a lot to be desired.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fruity and rustic, with a rough mouthfeel framing ripe cherry-berry flavors. Okay for everyday fare such as barbecue and pizza.
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Trentadue Merlot - 2006
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Zin is powerful and delicious, yet never loses sight of balance and elegance. With the tannic structure of a fine Merlot, it has Zin’s classic flavors of wild berries, cocoa and spices. At this price, a very great bargain. Sommeliers, scoop this one up by the case.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Although this wine is mainly Sangiovese, the 18% of Cabernet Sauvignon rules, with its intense blackcurrant and cassis flavors. New French oak also stars, contributing smoky vanillins. It’s a lush wine that highlights its appellation’s soft but complex tannins. As drinkable as it is, it will probably develop through the decade.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From a “Pet” pioneer, a big, dark, thick red wine. It’s soft but rich in tannins, and very ripe in blackberry, chocolate and coffee flavors. It’s also very oaky. Easy to drink, and earns extra points for nuance.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fairly bursting with mandarin orange and lemon lime flavors, the wine serves up pleasing medley of bright texture and vivid fruit. Long at the end.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tastes like an old-style red wine, very dry and rugged in texture, yet able to stand up to tomato sauce and animal fat. The berry flavors are encased in firm tannins and crisp acids.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Marches to a different beat, with a full-bodied mouthfeel and dark berry and chocolate flavors that drink heavy and dense. There’s a little residual sugar that shows up in the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With a streak stream of acidity and medicinal cherry flavors, this Merlot has a Life Saver-candy taste, with a sweet finish.
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Trentadue Merlot - 2008
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