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18½/20
Benziger Tribute 2002
Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County, California, United StatesThe second release of Tribute may be even better than the very fine inaugural 2001. Year two appears to have a finer tannin structure and a slightly softer demeanour - perhaps it's the increase in merlot from 11 to 21 per cent. The aromas mix licorice black olives and cassis with flecks of milk chocolate and tobacco. The entry is silky, the tannins soft and the flavour packed full of black cherries, earth, chocolate and tobacco. Tribute is aged for 19 months in French oak (35% new barrels) and approximately 1 year in bottle before release. It is unfiltered and unfined. The blend is 51/21/21/7 cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot. This one to lie away for a decade.Tasted: 19 May 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $99.95 | 750ml | Specialty |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Merlot - Petit VerdotUPC: 785774040000
