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Appearance: Deep garnet, opaque in the center of the glass, lightening to ruby red at the edges. Long legs.
Nose: Black cherry and herbs.
Taste: Smooth and approachable, starts with slight rose which is quickly overtaken by black cherry taste to match the nose. The whole thing is reinforced by plum, finishing with a slight bite of pine. Great mouthfeel, warm and enveloping, slight tannins.
Overall: A delicious wine, nice to drink on its own as well as with food. It's complex and fruity without hitting you over the head with it. I really enjoy this wine.
Bernardus Winery Bordeaux-style 2002
Region: Carmel Valley
Winery: Bernardus Winery
Variety: Bordeaux-style
Rating: 4
Appearance: Deep garnet, opaque in the center of the glass, lightening to ruby red at the edges. Long legs.
Nose: Black cherry and herbs.
Taste: Smooth and approachable, starts with slight rose which is quickly overtaken by black cherry taste to match the nose. The whole thing is reinforced by plum, finishing with a slight bite of pine. Great mouthfeel, warm and enveloping, slight tannins.
Overall: A delicious wine, nice to drink on its own as well as with food. It's complex and fruity without hitting you over the head with it. I really enjoy this wine.
Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 3%Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec
Posted by paradoxiq on March 2nd, 2009 at 2:07am | report comment