2021 Nero d'Avola

Nero D'Avola is a grape originally from Sicily, Italy.  It has a dark soft taste including floral, black fruit, spicy & violet notes.  It has often been compared to Syrah.  This estate red wine comes from grapes grown in the Los Olivos District in Santa Barbara County, CA.

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 Score 93.7 - Double Gold Medal

"Nero d’Avola is the most important red-wine grape in Sicily and has more recently popped up in Valle de Guadalupe and Mendocino County. This expression from St. Avalo in the Los Olivos District is deep purple in color and has a pronounced intensity of aroma and flavor. There are a plethora of identifiable characteristics that are impressively balanced. Primary descriptors: blackberry, black raspberry, blueberry, black currant, violet, black currant leaf, and wet wool. Secondary: toast, butterscotch, and chocolate. Tertiary: savory and vegetal. This wine has fruit on the midpalate that adds layers of complexity on the velvety finish. A high acid, high tannin, full-bodied treat that can be enjoyed now or over the next 7-10 years. Scores on this wine will only go up from here. Outstanding." - Peninsula Underground