2015 Left Bend Winery Last Straw

Estate: Left Bend Winery

Region: Santa Clara Valley, Central Coast, California, United States of America

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Tasting Note:March 18, 2017

Deep ruby red. A bit mute on the nose with raw cocoa, almost bitter with some dusty elements. Moderate acidity and tannins with a medium body. Some port-like characteristics but mainly just stewed berries, raisinets and cocoa. Semi-dry medium length finish.

Made up of 66% Zinfandel, 21% Carignane, 8% Syrah, and 5% Mourvedre. Aged for 10 months in once used American oak barrels. This wine is made as a straw wine, which means that the grapes used to make this wine are left out to dry on straw in order to concentrate the flavors. Only 50 cases produced.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2020.

Rating:

87 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Sample provided by the estate. Retail price is $24.00 for 375mL.

California, Central Coast, Left Bend Winery, Dessert Wine, Red Dessert Wine, Red Blend, Santa Clara Valley, Last Straw, Straw Wine, United States of AmericaGreg Ballington2015, Left Bend Winery, Last Straw, Red Blend, Straw Wine, Red Dessert Wine, Dessert Wine, Santa Clara Valley, Central Coast, California, United States of America, $$, 87 Points, Gary RobinsonComment