Sheridan Vineyard Boss Block 2016
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Made of 100% Cabernet France, the 2016 Boss Block has a dark-fruited and open-knit nose with blackberry aromas, a bold richness, soft herbal tone and a juicy edge, without any hints of bell pepper. Full-bodied, the palate is juicy with a wet rock mineral tension that is lifted by energetic acidity across the mid-palate. The wine ends with still-rigid tannins on the complex finish that lingers with flavors of bitter dark chocolate and blueberry jus. Rating: 91+
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