Terlato
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Terlato 2009 Episode Red (Napa Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $175
Terlato’s focus on Bordeaux-style red wines has paid off in the last several vintages, and this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot continues the success streak. It has ripe, spicy flavors of blackberry jam, black currant and sweet, toasty oak, and the tannin-acid structure is balanced. Still, it’s an astringent wine that needs time in the cellar…
— S.H.
(4/1/2013)
Terlato 2009 Galaxy Red (Napa County)
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- $85
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot, this is dry, smooth, rich and delicious, and it offers waves of ripe blackberry, crème de cassis, dark chocolate and charred meat flavors, plus the spiciness of sweet licorice and pepper. It can be consumed now, but it will also develop for 3–4 years.
— S.H.
(4/1/2013)
Terlato 2008 Episode Red (Napa Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $175
A sumptuous Bordeaux-style blend, this is based on Cabernet Sauvignon, showing plenty of class and elegance. It’s strong in tannins and has deep flavors of blackberry, cassis and dark chocolate, with a firm minerality and cut of acidity that will help protect it through the aging process. Best after 2016.
— S.H.
(8/1/2012)
Terlato 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- $60
Rich and ripe, this Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine is filled out with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It has enormous flavors of cherry tart, cassis, mocha and toast, and they seem to change with every sip. The tannin structure is smooth, with a dusty astringency that provides grip. Already excellent, this should develop bottle complexity over the next 6–8 years.
— S.H.
(4/1/2013)
Terlato 2008 Syrah (Dry Creek Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $35
Beautiful to drink now, one of the most rewardingly plush Syrahs on the market. It’s easy to like, with soft tannins and a creamy mouthfeel housing ripe, savory cherry and blueberry pie flavors. If only more Syrahs were this delicious.
— S.H.
(4/1/2012)
Terlato 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District)
- $72
Another voluptuous Cabernet from Terlato, this is rich and savory with black currant and mocha flavors. Smoky oak and soft but penetrating tannins add complexity. A beautiful, festive wine to drink now or over the next 4–5 years.
— S.H.
(5/1/2013)
Terlato 2008 Devils' Peak Red (Napa Valley)
- $48
A Bordeaux blend based on Cabernet Franc, this savory wine has rich flavors of baked black cherry pie, with the crust. The firm edge of tannins gives it a dry astringency, and it’s clean and balanced throughout. Doesn’t seem like an ager, though, so drink now–2013.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
Terlato 2008 Cardinals' Peak Red (Napa Valley)
- $48
Fruit-forward, showing ripe, sweet blackberry, cherry, blueberry and cocoa flavors, elaborately uplifted by toasty oak. Made in the modern style, it’s rich and delicious now.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
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