Ok — I’ll write this one more time… "Here’s another great wine from the much maligned 2011 vintage in California," where much wailing and gnashing of teeth occurred, and fantastic, rich, balanced wines were made by those who managed things smartly. This wine is perfectly delicious right now, with rich forward blackberry, cassis and cherry fruit complimented by faint dried herbs and mildly chalky tannins that help the flavors stick in your mouth for a very long time. It will age well for another five years — at least.
Trione, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2011
By Rich Cook