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McClain Primitivo
Alexander Valley · Sonoma · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Primitivo
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Alexander Valley · Sonoma
- Appellation
- Alexander Valley
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
grilled meat · barbecue · hard cheeses · beef stew
Rated vintages
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201486 pts
This wine's nose and palate bring linzer torte, raspberry jam and charred meat to mind. Thick, big-boned and robust, it finishes on sweet vanilla.
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201182 pts
This wine is like Zinfandel in its spiciness and briary, brambly wild red berry flavors. However, there's a vegetal undertow, and high alcohol makes the mouthfeel uncomfortably hot.