Other
Lineage
Livermore Valley · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon · Cabernet Franc · Merlot · Petit Verdot · Malbec
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Livermore Valley · Central Coast
- Appellation
- Livermore Valley
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meats · roast lamb · aged cheeses · coq au vin
Rated vintages
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201192 pts
In this polished and composed wine, subtle aromas of minerals, plums and spices are followed by a firm, slightly tannic texture that seems to relax with each sip. The flavors resemble plums and black cherries, plus hints of cinnamon, dill and dark chocolate. Save this for an ele…
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201094 pts
This is Steven Kent's fourth vintage of Lineage, his blockbuster Bordeaux red from carefully tended Livermore fruit. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), it includes 16% Cab Franc, 15% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec. Layered in coffee and herbal cassis, and finely stru…
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200794 pts
Though it's a huge tannic monster right now, this Bordeaux blend, a first release and new brand name from Steven Kent Winery, is an ode to Steven Kent Mirassou's family's long lineage in California winemaking and the roots of Livermore's history in wine as well. A majority Caber…