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2009 Palmina Dolcetto Santa Barbara County
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2009 Palmina Dolcetto Santa Barbara County

Producer: Palmina
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Dolcetto
Origin: California
Region: Central Coast
Appellation: Santa Barbara

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90 Points | International Wine Cellar , November/December 2010

($20) Bright ruby. Mineral-accented aromas of red berries and cherry, with complicating herb and floral qualities. Sappy and focused, offering bitter red fruit flavors and a hint of anise. The mineral note returns strongly on the finish, which is taut, lively and very persistent. This reminded me a lot of a serious cru Beaujolais for its tanginess and minerality.

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Dolcetto

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