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$20, 91 points, bastardo, moldova, rara neagră, saperavi, stefan vodă
Deep purple colored, with moderate staining, and a high viscosity (14% ABV). The nose has medium (-) intensity aromas of blueberries, acai berry, a medicinal note, coffee, blackberry, black plum, dried leather, and pine wood. The palate is dry, with medium (+) acidity, a medium body, and medium (+) tannins that are starting to meld. Flavor intensity is medium and mirrors the nose. The finish is medium in length and the tannins turn powdery fine and lithe. It’s a delicious blend of 65% Saperavi (a teinturier grape), 20% Rara Neagra and 15% Bastardo. I chose it to pair with grilled Ribeye Cap steaks, it’s gonna be perfect. At $20, this 91 pointer gets 5 stars. Drink till 2030. Salut….
