$34.95
Petit Verdot from Argentina is its own animal, and Decero clearly proves that. While mostly used in blending in Bordeaux, the chief area PV historically has been used, it does Read More...
much better in single varietal bottlings in the New World. Decero's nose is intriguing with layers of meatiness, forest floor and spice blending and intertwining with olfactory offerings of leather, black tea, boeuf reduction and dark florals. The palate, a "big boy" blend of enticing boysenberry fruit, black tea, assorted herbals and a touch of violets, all enwrapped in layers of tannic
goodness, is clearly in harmony with all parts singing beautifully together. The fact we thought it was singing about rib-eye steaks perhaps betrays which mealtime it was near while tasting, but the pairing would really kill it.
goodness, is clearly in harmony with all parts singing beautifully together. The fact we thought it was singing about rib-eye steaks perhaps betrays which mealtime it was near while tasting, but the pairing would really kill it.
$69.95
WINE ADVOCATE 93 POINTS - "A glass-coating opaque purple color, it offers up a brooding bouquet of pencil lead, espresso, mineral, earth notes, underbrush, Read More...
and blackberry. This is a dense effort that manages to be relatively light on its feet. There is plenty of structure under the layers of fruit and a minimum of 5-7 years of cellaring is advised."
STEPHAN TANZER 92+ POINTS - "Saturated bright ruby. Aromas of blackberry, menthol, licorice, graphite and crushed rock. Densely packed and sweet, with terrific grip to the intense flavors of blackberry, licorice, menthol and violet pastille. Complicated by a light saline quality. A serious wine whose firm spine of acids and tannins calls for patience. Superb petit verdot."
STEPHAN TANZER 92+ POINTS - "Saturated bright ruby. Aromas of blackberry, menthol, licorice, graphite and crushed rock. Densely packed and sweet, with terrific grip to the intense flavors of blackberry, licorice, menthol and violet pastille. Complicated by a light saline quality. A serious wine whose firm spine of acids and tannins calls for patience. Superb petit verdot."
