The Paring Red 2006, Santa Ynez Valley
Critic Reviews (3)
52 % cabenet, 42% merlot and 6% petit verdot. Clean, very ripe, savoury red and black berry scented, with sweet...
This opulent Bordeaux blend shows good aromatic intensity and a plush, luscious mouthfeel. Black licorice, blackberry...
This is a very ripe, soft and rich red with almost seamless texture. The nose is nicely integrated with baked plums,...
Community Reviews (2)
Starting to change colour, was a little worried how it would taste.started out a little funky but after an hour in the decanter it was beautiful
Opaque inky ruby colour, med+ intensity, I can smell the vapors of alcohol. Cedar, cassis, blackberry, menthol, basil, cigar box. High complexity showing warm climate style. Taste has med+ tannins, med acid, balanced, full body, with high alcohol. Taste is mild compared to the nose. Cedar, black currants, some cranberry, leather notes, twiggy, spinach which gives it a bit of a green bite. Not worth the price. Score: 7, Value: 4, Total: 11/20 After being opened up for 2hrs, the nose is more fragrant with carnations & blueberry pie. On taste it was still linear, but does open up with mulberry & dark cherry. The spinach turns more to artichoke. Long finish. Score improves a bit, 7.5. Nose is 9.5
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