2018 The Paring - Red Wine Luciano Sandrone There's decades of aging potential

There's decades of aging potential here

The nose reveals a gentle hint of waxy apple skin and melted candlewax

whose Castelnuovo dell’Abate position makes it one of the warmer and more concentrated expressions in the Montalcino zone

where well-drained soils and a moderate climate help preserve aromatic purity and balance

I also tasted the 2009 Valbuena

2018 The Paring - Red Wine Luciano Sandrone There's decades of aging potentialColour : Red Producer : The Paring Label Name : Red Wine Country : USA Region : California Sub Region : Central Coast Variety : Proprietary Blend Vintage : 2018 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Ratings : Wine Enthusiast 91 pts, Jeb Dunnuck 90 pts Winemaker notes : This Cabernet inspired blend displays classic notes of cassis, tobacco and chocolate. Focused fruit and shapely tannins shine as hallmarks of what we've come to expect from the sandy soils