Blueberry, vanilla and leather. Nice trio. High acidity, the wine is rather tannic. — 2 years ago
2003 | Red Meritage
(Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc)
Rosenblum Cellars; Holbrook Mitchell (Vineyard) Trio
Napa Valley; Yountville, CA USA
(91-93; Drink 2023-33)
Perfect cork.
Fantastic ripe plum notes to the nose and palate. I don't know the exact blending percentages of the grapes, but assume CS is dominant since it's listed first on the back label. But, the Merlot is most prominent at this age and it's singing a beautiful song tonight after 3H in the decanter. Last bottle from release purchase in April 2006, winery direct. — 6 months ago
Toast, strawberry, cherry and hay on the nose. It's rather subtle and delicate. The palate is very well designed, with a strong acid backbone, a nice silky texture with strawberry, a velvety tannin wall before a fruity, silky finish. It's very smooth and juicy, and dangerously easy going. It was served all along dinner but it was showing best when paired with cheese (Saint nectaire fermier was a hit pairing) — 4 years ago
Wow! 20 yr. Old Grenache. Holding up quite nicely ..thank you. — 9 months ago
Pre dinner wine at Dead Sea resort jordan. Med to full bodied. Black fruit tobacco anise. Nice tannins. — 3 years ago
Tart. Acidic, slight floral. — 4 years ago
Freddy R. Troya
Wonderful Super-Tuscan IGT, 40% Merlot, 40% Syrah, 20% Cab Franc. V.2010. Unbelievably Smooth!
Decanted it for 45 mins, the aromatics were to the roof, the opening had an amazing medley red fruits, açaí berries, some violet flowers, intense on the dark plum and cherries.
On the palate, a subtle touch of marmalade, baked dark cherries and velvety taste with mouth-coating juiciness, medium tannins, long but smooth finish. A perfect companion with hearty Italian dishes, pizzas and reduce pastas and ton of cheese. Hard to have one glass only.
Another gem of Terralsole (Land Towards the Sun), a very small family-owned, an organic winery located in the Southern Tuscany. They truly produce award-winning Brunello di Montalcino, and exceptional Super-Tuscans IGT.
Cheers! — 2 days ago