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The Grand Ethnogenesis

I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Tori Magna – Stareye Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 NV. A moderately priced ($39.00) 4.2 pointer. Bold. Inky. Solid structure. More tannic than smooth. Very dry. Moderate acidity. Leading with dark fruit, plums, and cocoa. A sustain of vanilla, toast, blackberries, and oak. Ending with ripeContinue reading “The Grand Ethnogenesis”

The Seven Freedmen

I was assisted in writing the post by a bottle of Bernardus Marinus Red Blend 2014: Carmel Valley. Monterey County California. Solid. Complex structure. Bold. Dry. More tannic than smooth. Moderately high acidity. Opening with tobacco, black cherries, and vanilla. A sustain of oak, plums, blackberries, and smoke. An ending of pepper, figs, and ripeContinue reading “The Seven Freedmen”