Aromas of bright berry/cherry fruit and electric-purple color. Like swallowing a whole bowl of mixed ripe berries at once. Big body yet very balanced, with luscious layers of raspberry, cherry, and cocoa flavors. Just a hint of baking spice at the end brings it all together. Pairs well with grilled meats such as beef and pork, smoked ham, and even pizza with meat toppings. Incredibly fun to drink!
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"With an alluring nose of spice, mocha and cocoa powder, this also delivers a pure, racy palate of red plum and currant fruit, with a long, lingering finish. Bonarda and Malbec. Drink now. 3,800 cases made. –JM
" -Rated 90, Wine Spectator
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"The 2005 Patriota is composed of 60% Bonarda and 40% Malbec aged for 12 months in 30% new French oak and the remaining 70% in seasoned French and American barrels. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered. Purple-colored, Patriota offers a fragrant bouquet of cedar, pencil lead, blueberry, and black cherry. Medium-bodied, on the palate notes of raspberry and chocolate also emerge. The wine is vibrant, balanced, and lengthy, with 2-3 years of aging potential. Tikal is owned by Ernesto Catena of the renowned Argentine wine family. " -Rated 90, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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"Bright ruby-red. Expressive nose offers boysenberry, fruitcake, licorice and mocha. Supple, broad and sexy, with the sweet fruitcake character following through on the palate. Not hugely complex but lush and enticing. Finishes with fairly soft tannins and very good length." -Rated 89, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
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