James Cole

Aliento Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

9.32 ratings
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Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
J Mcconeg

I opened this bootle three days ago. The initial glass was a big wine with balance but not much else. Yesterday I had a glass and noticed that it was better. Today I finished the bottle. I am very glad that I saved most of it for the third day. It was really good. Lots of berries, kind of jammy, but still a little restrained. I have noticed that this younger wines (less than 20 years) can benefit from some open time in the warm part of a refrigerator with the bottle sealed. It seems that the slow opening caused by the chill allows the wine to open nicely. All you need is a few days and some patience. :)

I opened this bootle three days ago. The initial glass was a big wine with balance but not much else. Yesterday I had a glass and noticed that it was better. Today I finished the bottle. I am very glad that I saved most of it for the third day. It was really good. Lots of berries, kind of jammy, but still a little restrained. I have noticed that this younger wines (less than 20 years) can benefit from some open time in the warm part of a refrigerator with the bottle sealed. It seems that the slow opening caused by the chill allows the wine to open nicely. All you need is a few days and some patience. :)

Apr 16th, 2017
EA
9.3

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Dec 4th, 2015
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Dec 7th, 2016
Chris Wright

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Feb 15th, 2016