2012 Bella Luna Winery Estate Riserva VI
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Score 83/100 · Drink 2016-2018, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Aug 2016
I found the 2012 Estate Riserva to be mid-weight and slightly charmless, with weedy notes of light red fruits, mint and underbrush. Made from 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Sangiovese, aged 28 months in 20% new French oak, I'd drink it sooner rather than later.
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86/100
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88
88/100
Josh Raynolds
83
83/100
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
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Josh Raynolds
Score 88/100 · Drink 2016-2021, Josh Raynolds, Jun 2016
Deep ruby. A wild, pungent bouquet evokes ripe cherry and dark berries, and a hint of gaminess emerges as the wine opens up. Chewy and subtly sweet, offering cherry and cassis flavors and a hint of smoked meat. On the funky side, for sure, but there's good depth of fruit as well. Finishes with repeating smokiness and good length, leaving a suggestion of bitter cherry behind.
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