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Badel Ivan Dolac Barrique 2011 Wine Review

Badel Ivan Dolac Barrique 2011

Badel Ivan Dolac Barrique 2011

South Dalmatia, Hvar Island, Croatia

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $41.25

Drink: 2015-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Badel

Agent: United Stars Corporation Group

Natalie's Score: 90/100

A full-bodied, concentrated red wine with aromas of fleshy black, ripe plums and berries and some mocha. Pair with a rare steak.

This Badel Ivan Dolac Barrique 2011 was reviewed on October 22, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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Craig Haynes - WSET3 FWS SWS IWS rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Deep and opaque ruby in colour with a beautiful bouquet. Dark berry and cherry laced with sweet spice, coco and flashes of mint all emerged from my glass. On the palate, this Croatian red was full bodied, mouthcoating and elegant, featuring pulling tannins and jammy dark fruit flavours. This delicious creation was crafted from Plavac mali, a varietal indigenous to Croatia and one of the country’s most planted wine grapes. With these tannins, pair this one with hearty proteins. Enjoy.

Reviewed on October 3, 2020

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