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Viansa 2003 Primitivo

United States, California, Napa Valley
B+
Very unique and intense flavors
Vineyard: Viansa
Color: Red
Year: 2003
Country: United States
Logged on: 2007-01-10
Region: California
Sub Region: Napa Valley
Grape: Primitivo
Speciality: Prindelo
Alcohol Content: 14.5
How Barrelled: 69% Primitivo, 25% Zinfandel, 6% Teroldego
Date Drank: 2007-01-10
Price: $ 35
Purchase Location: Winery
Purchase Location Name: Viansa Winery
Where Stored: Wine Refrigerator
Storage Temperature: 55
Drinking Temperature: 55
Taste: Intense ripe boysenberry, rasperry and plum
Finish: Black pepper and dry spices, chocolate overtones
Nose: Wonderful earthy nose; spicy cherry
Appearance: Intense deep plum
Accompanying Foods: Marina sauce; pizza
Positives: Pheomenal nose and deep fruit flavor
Negatives: A bit tart
Buy Again? Yes


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