Black Ridge San Andreas Red Red (Santa Cruz Mountains)

Ficha técnica

Tipo

Other

Uva

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec

País

United States

Região

Santa Cruz Mountains · Central Coast

Denominação

Santa Cruz Mountains

Corpo

full

Acidez

medium

Tanino

medium

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201289 pts

  Elderberry, white pepper, leather, asphalt and black olive show on the nose of this blend of all five Bordeaux varieties done in the region's savory style. The flavors are mellow overall, with wildfire smoke and a bit of herbaceousness decorating the elderberry and graphite core.

• 201192 pts

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• 201091 pts

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• 200992 pts

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• 200888 pts

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• 200792 pts

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• 200691 pts

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