Violet in color, with burnt rubber, cherry and plum on the lively nose. Things go south from there, however, as the palate is too snappy and austere to support the flavors. It’s 90% Carignan and much like a tart Italian Dolcetto. Imported by Hand Picked Selections. 1 Note
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Fresh, Fruity
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Jammy
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A rich and gutsy red made from a rarely seen varietal—the vines are 85 years old—and what a treat it is. There are warm chocolate and red cherry tones leading to a medium finish with vivid closing fruit. Yummy wine all the way. 1 Note
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Any century-old vines that remain in California must be paid attention to. This wine celebrates a varietal usually thought of as inferior. But the wine is intense and thought-provoking. It’s dark in color and in tone, with flavors of plums, black cherries and dark chocolate, and very dry. It’s too soft in acidity, and would earn extra points if it were crisper. But it’s a fascinating character study. 1 Note
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They have a lot of old-vine “minor” varietals left in Mendocino, and this wine comes from some of them. It’s probably as good as a Carignane can be, rustically tannic and earthy, bone dry, with piercing acidity and peppery-berry flavors. It’s an honest California vin de pays. —S.H. 1 Note
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Cabernet-like in weight, tannins and full-bodiedness, but without the elegance and finesse. The blackberry, cassis and coffee flavors are ripe, while the wine is totally dry. A bit coarse, but has an earthy charm. 1 Note
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Dry and austere, with flavors of herbs and cherries sharpened with acidity and gritty tannins. Mainly Carignane. 1 Note
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Soft and easy, with flavors of ripe red cherries and earthiness, this wine is very dry. Finishes a bit sharp, but will be fine with cheeses and meats. 1 Note
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Interesting aromas of blackberry and blueberry, with smoked meat. A juicy red wine, dry and tasty. Fairly neutral in flavor, but has some complexities in the structure. Not a great wine, but a good one. 1 Note
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Arcs Carignane - 2004
