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Score 16/20 · Drink 2004-2008, Jancis Robinson MW, Mar 2002

Unusually for this combination of producer and variety, this wine is less than opulent. The nose is relatively light and the fruit seems slightly underripe. Herbal and chewy with acidity that verges on the swingeing. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
88
88/100

Average Score

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

88
88/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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88 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Medium ruby-red. Musky aromas of currant, licorice and herbs. Denser and more harmonious than the Sonoma County bottling, with good flavor intensity and restrained sweetness. But seems a bit overripe, with lightly vegetal, green pepper character as well as suggestions of cooked fruit throughout. Could use a bit more flavor definition.

About the producer

Matanzas Creek
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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