Bryant Family Vineyard - Bettina Proprietary Red 2018 (1.5L) Terre del Volturno

Bryant Family Vineyard - Bettina Proprietary Red 2018 (1.5L) Terre del VolturnoCritical Acclaim 98 points James Suckling Very precise, focused aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and dark chocolate with violet and light tar undertones. Floral. Full bodied, yet so manicured and refined with tannins that are polished and slightly dusty. Vibrant energy in the tannins, instead of just raw power. Some minerality. Very long finish. 65% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot,, 13% petit verdot, and 4% cabernet franc. Try after 2027, but already

harmonious and juicy

brown sugar and toasted oak

Bright aromas of red fruits (strawberry)

such as soil classification

The other part of the cuvée is some whole-bunch fermented Cabernet Sauvignon and a small quantity of unknown varieties

followed by bursts of juniper berries

With a big nose of sweet maple syrup intermixed with foresty notes

red cherries and touches of licorice and white pepper

this Cuvée was put on the American market for the first time in 1985

Complex notes of cedar and cooking spice mingle elegantly with the abundant fruit

and support a generous structure without heaviness

This wine has open aromatics of cassis