Muscardini
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Muscardini 2011 Alice's Vineyards Rosato di Sangiovese Rosé (Sonoma Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $22
A very fine rosé, this is bone dry, low in alcohol, and very crisp and clean in acidity. That’s the perfect trifecta for a blush wine. Flavorwise, it’s all about strawberries, peaches and Provençal herbs.
— S.H.
(9/1/2012)
Muscardini 2008 Pauli Ranch Barbera (Mendocino County)
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- $42
A gutsy, muscular Barbera with deep, dark flavors of chocolate, blackberries, black currants, sweet leather and spices. It shows Barbera’s typical acidity and tannins, and is bone dry. This is one of the better ones out there.
— S.H.
(7/1/2010)
Muscardini 2008 Unti Vineyards Syrah (Dry Creek Valley)
- $38
Feels lush and extravagant in the mouth, a full-bodied wine with smooth tannins housing powerhouse black cherry, bacon, black pepper and oaky sandalwood flavors. Give it a bit more structural integrity, and the score would soar.
— S.H.
(5/1/2011)
Muscardini 2005 Tesoro Red Wine (Sonoma County)
- $38
A rewarding wine. A blend of Sangiovese, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, it offers a profusion of berry and cherry flavors wrapped in rich, ripe tannins. Probably best now and for a short while, to take advantage of the upfront fruit.
— S.H.
(5/1/2007)
Muscardini 2009 Pauli Ranch Barbera (Redwood Valley)
- $38
Opening with strong aromas of baked bread, this lush Barbera has a ton of cherry and cranberry flavors at first, is full bodied and oaky. Once it opens a bit it turns into a glass of blueberry crumble, deliciously rich and a crowd pleaser for sure.
— V.B.
(10/1/2011)
Muscardini 2010 Pauli Ranch Barbera (Redwood Valley)
- $38
This has a pungent dustiness that’s pleasing, rounded out by ripe, tart fruit like pomegranate. It’s well-integrated, soft and smooth. The herbal notes should pair well with herb-rubbed roasted chicken.
— V.B.
(9/1/2012)
Muscardini 2005 Unti Vineyards Syrah (Dry Creek Valley)
- $36
Unti is a well-known vineyard in central Dry Creek that’s the source of well-regarded Syrah, and here, the winemaker justifies the fruit. The wine is dry, rich and complex in berry flavors, with interesting leather, soy, cocoa and cola layers, and an enormously spicy tang. It might age for five years, but is best soon for its vibrancy.
— S.H.
(5/1/2007)
Muscardini 2006 Unti Vineyards Syrah (Dry Creek Valley)
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- $42
The grapes must have gotten superripe before they were harvested, to judge from the wine’s softness and blast of sweet, jammy fruit. The flavors are of cherries, red currants, white chocolate truffle and anise, accented by smoky oak. Drink now.
— S.H.
(4/1/2009)
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