Nadia 2012 Trio Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard Red (Santa Barbara County) Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Nadia 2012 Trio Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard Red (Santa Barbara County)

Rating
90
Price
$38
Winery
Variety
Region
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
14.2%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
8/1/2015
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The Cuyama Valley's high desert is prime for grapes, and this blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Syrah and 4% Merlot is evidence. Dark red and purple fruit aromas of cassis and blueberry hit the nose along with cigar box and drying tobacco leaves. The purple fruit-driven palate shows dark chocolate, black tea leaves and black olives, framed by noticeable but even tannins. Matt Kettmann

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All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

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About The Scores

*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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