Wine: 2000 Horton Stonecastle
Review: Why is it that, despite the fact that Horton is a large operation with many great wines, their website is so ugly?
Fortunately, their wines are not. This is a very soft wine, it is a blend of 32% Mourvedre, 27% Carignan, 25% Syrah, 5% Tinta Cao, 5% Touriga Nacional, 3% Tannat, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec, and 1% Nebbiolo. It has aged very well, producing a very complex wine with hints of cherry and plum. A very drinkable wine, which surprised me given the apparent kitchen sink method of adding varietals to this wine. I guess I should know by now not to underestimate Dennis Horton :).
Price: $12
Grade: 85
Review: Why is it that, despite the fact that Horton is a large operation with many great wines, their website is so ugly?
Fortunately, their wines are not. This is a very soft wine, it is a blend of 32% Mourvedre, 27% Carignan, 25% Syrah, 5% Tinta Cao, 5% Touriga Nacional, 3% Tannat, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec, and 1% Nebbiolo. It has aged very well, producing a very complex wine with hints of cherry and plum. A very drinkable wine, which surprised me given the apparent kitchen sink method of adding varietals to this wine. I guess I should know by now not to underestimate Dennis Horton :).
Price: $12
Grade: 85
posted by allan at 12:18 AM
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