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 | 2005 Hauck Cellars Sonoma Cuvee
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| Other Red Wines
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| 75 | | | 92 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | You wouldn’t bake a cake or make any dish with a single ingredient, so why be held to that standard when it comes to “cooking up” a wine? Here we have a blend that leads with Petite Sirah, one of the early Cal-Ital winemakers’ favorites (they called it “Pets.”) After the Petite Sirah (48%) come Syrah (28%), Cabernet Franc (18%) and Zinfandel (6%). This medium- full-bodied red wine shows a deep, nearly opaque dark cherry red color. I love these aromas, which broadcast spice, black plum and black cherry. On the palate, these same characters pick up some cola notes in mid palate, and chocolate/cocoa notes in the finish. High alcohol, 15%, but the heat factor is well controlled. The finish is long and engaging. Proprietors are Greg and Jennifer Houck, Atlantans. So the only way you can get this wine is either at the winery or here. Nice work; good value. Foods: Smoked meats; lavish meat pies, dark meat turkey; rabbit or duck with prunes; broad pasta (pappardelle) with game, oxtail meat or lapin; prime rib; leg of lamb; grilled red meats; aged, firm, rich cheeses; dark chocolate (and therefore probably mole poblano).
Georgia Distributor:
Metro Premium Wines | 12/01/2008 |
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