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Tasting notes
Score 89/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2008

Good full medium ruby. Complex, claret-like aromas of currant, loam, tobacco, dark chocolate and minerals. Sweet, dense and lively, with currant, tobacco and gravel flavors leading to a finish featuring big chocolatey tannins and lingering notes of minerals and cherry cough medicine. A harmonious Bordeaux blend based on 74% merlot.

Critic scores

Critic scores
88
88/100

Average Score

87
87/100

Robert Parker

89
89/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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87 points
Robert Parker
Score 87/100 · Drink 2007-2015, Robert Parker, Dec 2007

The 2005 Alluvium Red, which is dominated by Merlot, exhibits notes of roasted herbs, damp earth, berries, spicy oak, licorice, and a touch of white chocolate. It is meant to be consumed over the next 7-8 years. Previously recommended: 2005 Chardonnay Sbragia Limited Release (93), 2005 Chardonnay Private Reserve (93), 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (92). Tel. (707) 963-7115; Fax (707) 963-1735

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Beringer
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Red

Taste

Dry

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