2018 Lerner Project Sugarloaf Ranch Vineyard Red

96 pts

Description

The wine boasts a clear deep ruby color, a blend of flavors, including redcurrant, blackcurrant, blackberry, bramble, black raspberry, green bell pepper (capsicum), blackcurrant leaf, eucalyptus, cloves, cedar, smoke, and chocolate. This dry wine showcases an elevated acidity, smooth tannins, high alcohol, a full-bodied nature, and a lingering medium (+) finish. Its exceptional quality places it in a league of its own, a great wine now but can last 20+ years in the cellar. 96/100