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Eighteen Sixty-One
El Dorado · Sierra Foothills · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Country
- United States
- Region
- El Dorado · Sierra Foothills
- Appellation
- El Dorado
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roasted meats · lamb · stews · grilled meats
Rated vintages
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201390 pts
There is a gentle side to this medium-bodied wine, as it offers aromatic complexity with slightly restrained fruit flavors. Light aromas like cedar shavings and black pepper give way to a smooth texture supported by moderate tannins, and pretty plum and pomegranate flavors.
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201292 pts
This wine gives a big bear hug with aromas like wild berries and black pepper. Then sweet oak and rich, savory plum flavors emerge on the palate as the ripeness comes through. The finish is long and reverberates with the nutmeg spiciness of perfectly seasoned barrels.