Took to WineBid and took a flyer on something based on my love for the winemaker. Pride Mountain Vineyards is my favorite producer, hands down. And I’m not really an American wine guy. But that’s a story for another day. 500 mL bottle, btw. Not sure why.
Nose: chocolate covered cherry, dirt (not earth, dry ass dirt), herbs, menthol (? It was a note or 2 off of menthol and I couldn’t quite place it); definitely a richer smell of Sangiovese than I’m used to
Palate: cocoa, a lot of it, indistinct very dark fruit, rosemary, extremely balanced acidity and alcohol, tannins that are still stubbornly hanging around like a 20 year old kid who won’t move out from home (not complaining as I like tannins); very rich for Sangiovese
Finish: Luden’s cherry cough drops, longer than expected, oak, some pleasant alcohol burn, cocoa
This would be amazing with an herbaceous steak, which I normally default to Bordeaux for. I need to buy more.
by rockytopbilly
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I love pride, have not tried the sangiovese yet. I’ll keep an eye out for it.
Great pic for color. Bravo to you.