Thursday, May 14, 2020

Mandola Field Blend – 2014; William Chris Vineyards; Hye, Texas


This Italian style blend of Montepulciano 42%, Sangiovese 33%, Nero d'Avola 14%, Aglianico 11% from the Mandola Estate near Dripping Springs yields an impressive array of complexity and sensation on the palate. It opens a bit tart but softens up within 30 minutes or so. Once it has “breathed”, this magenta hued blend offers bold cherry aromas on the nose. Your palate will agree that the tasting profile is well balanced and structured. Good tannic structure is still there, and the medium bodied blend has a nice finish. Time has rounded out this blend quite nicely.  If you happen to have saved any of these bottles in your cellar, we recommend that you continue to hold on to them as this one will continue to evolve over time!  “Alla vostra salute’!”


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