Law Estate Wines Audacious 2019
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The hallmark of complexity, brilliance and union of power, the 2019 Audacious reveals a striking nose of red currant, wild strawberries, new leather, eucalyptus, and herbes de Provence. The full-bodied richness carries from the front to the back palate providing vivid notes of black raspberry, cacao, graphite with a fan of spice and floral notes through an uplifted finish. Truly understanding the evolution of Audacious and its test of time, this vintage will be one to cherish, watching this pinnacle of depth and structure unfold over the next ten years plus.
Blend: 31% Grenache, 26% Carignan, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Syrah
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2019 Audacious is another interesting blend from this estate that has tons to love. Ripe red and black berry fruits, toasted spice, chalky minerality, and ground pepper are just some of the nuances here, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a layered, seamless texture, beautiful tannins, and a great finish. I'm a big fan, and this knockout bottle of wine will drink well for a decade. The blend is 31% Grenache, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Carignan, and 17% Syrah, aged in 51% new French oak.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2019 Audacious is a blend of 31% Grenache, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Carignan and 17% Syrah, matured 19 months in 51% new French oak. Medium ruby-purple, it has dynamic aromas ranging from cassis and blue fruit to tobacco, bay leaves and dark spices, and it reveals lovely floral nuances with time in the glass. The medium-bodied palate has a soft, dusty texture, seamless acidity and a fan of spice and floral notes on the long, uplifted finish.
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James Suckling
Dark berries with red licorice and blueberries. Some spice and dark earth, too. Full body firm tannins and a juicy finish with hardness and brightness that grabs your attention. Give it two or three years to come around. 31% grenache, 26% cabernet sauvignon, 26% carignan and 17% syrah. Drink or hold.
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Wine Spectator
Shows style and finesse, despite the concentrated structure, with expressive black raspberry, mocha and garrigue flavors that flesh out and build richness toward refined tannins. Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
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Committed to making exceptional wines through sustainable and organic farming practices with minimal inputs. Law Estate Wines is located above Peachy Canyon Road on the west side of Paso Robles, the vineyard is one of the highest in the area at 1,600 to 1,900 feet. It is planted in high density, small-lot blocks. The extreme slopes, limestone soils, and multiple aspects create the distinct canvas and palette from which we work. The sharp focus is making world class wines that are distinct to our site with inspirations from the Rhone and Priorat in particular. Under the deft craftmanship of Philipp Pfunder, Law has become recognized for beautifully structured and powerful wines that are very limited in production.
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