About the Wine: 2011 was a cursed vintage for most of the world outside of South America. Cold weather, hail, and unseasonable rain were the order of the day. Oddly, the wines of California and Israel from that vintage have followings. The colder weather meant the wines produced were not as ripe, not as jammy, and not as alcoholic as the wines from those hot climates usually are. Many of the wines produced are more complex and elegant than their bigger siblings from more successful vintages.
About THIS Wine: It is a clear, if slightly murky red with a copper rim. The nose smells like blueberry pie. Quite a bit of dark fruit is present on the palate, but the finish is a little flat.
Drinking This Wine: Roasted dark meat would do well here. I need a little more longevity on the palate for a sipping wine.
Overall Impression: I can't recommend this for more than about ten dollars. At fourteen it is overpriced.
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