Igor Larionov Select Wines
Stags Leap District
Napa Valley
14.5% abv
$45.00
On the back of the bottle, “The Merlot with a splash of Cabernet Franc Exhibits a deep ruby – garnet color as well as dense, smoky black cherry flavors, medium to full body, soft tannins and plump finish.”
Appearance: deep ruby it is
Aroma: smoky, dark berries, touch of oak
Flavors: earthy notes of rich soil and minerals, toasted oak, tobacco, black currants, I am not thinking of black cherry (sweet) it is more like a Michigan cherry (tart) especially on the finish,
Mouthfeel: smooth in delivery, a slight tartness on the back of the palate, a dry oaky note and dark berry like lingering note
My Strength Rating: 7 a very good medium-full bodied red wine.
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