This Petit Verdot carries aromas of dark berries and baking spices. The saturated, chewy palate offers equal parts thickness, acidity and tannins. Spicy blackberry, cassis and chocolate flavors finish solid. Drink through 2019. Michael Schachner
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Price$19,Buy Now
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DesignationTerroir Series
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Alcohol14%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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ImporterOpici Wines
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Date Published2/1/2018
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