2010 Volker Eisele Family Estate Terzetto
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(one-third each cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc): Bright dark red. Riper on the nose than the cabernet sauvignon bottling, with aromas of strawberry, chocolate and mocha lifted by a violet note (from the cab franc?). Then sweeter and plusher in the mouth, offering much more early accessibility in spite of possessing a serious spine to support aging. Finishes with substantial ripe tannins, a note of tobacco leaf and very good mounting length.
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The 2010 Proprietary Red Terzetto, a blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, is a fruit-forward, hedonistic red offering lots of strawberry and black cherry fruit, a forest floor-like character, sweet tannin and round, medium to full-bodied flavors. No doubt the Cabernet Franc provides uplift and ethereal complexity to the wine’s interesting aromatics. With beautiful sweet tannin, some sucrosity and plenty of appeal, it will drink well for 8-12 years. One does not see many wines from Chiles Valley, especially Cabernets, at this level of quality. Tel. (707) 965-9485