2016 Bedrock Pagani Ranch Heirloom
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More substantial and densely packed than their Evangelho in terms of fruit and structure, which make this a better long-term prospect but is pretty hard and hot to drink now. (RH)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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The deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Pagani Ranch Heritage Wine has a very savory/meaty nose of yeast extract, stewed plums, licorice, cardamom and tilled soil. The palate is full-bodied, very rich and concentrated with very firm tannins and earthy flavors, finishing long and layered with some mineral notes.
Black cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, menthol and leather infuse the 2016 Pagani Ranch Heritage Wine with its distinctly dark profile. Powerful and fleshy in the glass, with imposing tannins, the 2016 is going to be fabulous once it softens a bit in bottle. Readers should expect an unctuous, potent style. Even at this early stage, the 2016 Pagani is a total knock-out. Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, Carignane, Mataro, Mission, Lenoir and a host of other varieties make up approximately half of the blend in this Zinfandel-based red. I hope to be able to taste the 2016 with some bottle age, as it is a truly special wine.