Sheridan Vineyard L'Orage 2016
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Beginning with a dense and chewy core of fruit, the 2016 L'Orage opens with a clean and dusty mineral focus with black and dark red fruit tones in the glass. Full-bodied, the wine turns slightly tart on the palate, showing energetic and lifting acidity across the bold and complex mid-palate. The wine ends with a tannic grip and flavors of blackberry and cherry skin and subtle baking spices on the long, lingering finish. This is a food-friendly wine, and it should age for more than a decade. With 2,200 cases made, you’ll want to add some of this to your cellar.
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