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Trentadue 2000 La Storia Cuvee 32 Sangiovese (Alexander Valley)
- $32
Although this wine is mainly Sangiovese, the 18% of Cabernet Sauvignon rules, with its intense blackcurrant and cassis flavors. New French oak also stars, contributing smoky vanillins. It’s a lush wine that highlights its appellation’s soft but complex tannins. As drinkable as it is, it will probably develop through the decade.
— S.H.
(5/1/2004)
Trentadue 2004 La Storia Zinfandel (Alexander Valley)
- $28
Trentadue’s La Storia bottlings are their reserves, and the designation is justified for this Zin. Soft and melted in texture, with succulent wild blackberry jam, milk chocolate and cherry flavors, it’s very dry, with gentle tannins. There’s a butterscotchy, vanilla richness on the finish that probably comes from charred oak.
— S.H.
(12/15/2006)
Trentadue 2000 La Storia Red Meritage (Alexander Valley)
- $45
A lovely wine, solidly in the classic North Coast style of elaborate fruit and lush, soft tannins. Floods the mouth with delicious blackberry and currant flavors, well-framed with smoky vanillins from oak barrels. Straddles a nice line between sweetness and toughness. Best now.
— S.H.
(5/1/2004)
Trentadue 2007 Block 500 Merlot (Alexander Valley)
- Best Buy
- $14
A really nice Merlot, and look at that price. It’s dry, elegant and entirely balanced, with a rich earthy texture. Shows classic flavors of black cherries, black currants, violets, anise and sweet sandalwood. Terrific value.
— S.H.
(5/1/2010)
Trentadue 2000 Viognier (Dry Creek Valley)
- $18
Fairly bursting with mandarin orange and lemon lime flavors, the wine serves up pleasing medley of bright texture and vivid fruit. Long at the end.
— J.M.
(12/15/2002)
Trentadue 2001 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- Best Buy
- $14
Fairly sleek and elegant, with pretty black cherry, plum, raspberry and spice flavors, all smoothly integrated and fashioned in a classy, elegant manner. Smoky oak and a touch of anise add interest. Bright on the finish.
— W.E.
(11/1/2003)
Trentadue 2002 Petite Sirah (Alexander Valley)
- $28
From a “Pet” pioneer, a big, dark, thick red wine. It’s soft but rich in tannins, and very ripe in blackberry, chocolate and coffee flavors. It’s also very oaky. Easy to drink, and earns extra points for nuance.
— S.H.
(3/1/2005)
Trentadue 2005 Zinfandel (Alexander Valley)
- $15
This Zin is powerful and delicious, yet never loses sight of balance and elegance. With the tannic structure of a fine Merlot, it has Zin’s classic flavors of wild berries, cocoa and spices. At this price, a very great bargain. Sommeliers, scoop this one up by the case.
— S.H.
(4/1/2009)
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