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Bodega Norton 2004 Privada
15Jan07
This Privada was a pleasant and welcome surprise. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Sangiovese, I tried it the day I bought it and it was exactly what I was expecting at that time. This wine offered your typical South American heartiness and pepperiness. It wasn’t too heavy and it had a well-balanced French […]
Filed under: $11-$15, $16-$20, 2004, Argentine Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Hearty Blends, Malbec, Merlot, Sangiovese, Two Thumbs Up | Leave a Comment
This was a random pick for me. I did not even realize it was Sangiovese. I thought it was Chianti. I bought it because of the price (<$10) and the description seemed promising. The wine was not a disappointment and I will go back for more. This could make for a good Italian house wine. […]
Filed under: $03-$10, Italian Wines, No Thumbs, Sangiovese | 2 Comments