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Bonterra The Mcnab 2013 Wine Review

Bonterra The Mcnab 2013

Bonterra The Mcnab 2013

Mcnab Ranch, Mendocino County, California, United States

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $80.00

Drink: 2018-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Bonterra

Agent: Escalade Wines & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 92/100

A full-bodied, complex and layered Californian red wine made from grapes that are farmed biodynamically (organic plus more measures to preserve the vineyard ecology). Aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, toasty oak, smoke and graphite. Decant 1 hour and pair with a rare steak, organic and grass-fed beef, of course.

Food pairings: grilled Porterhouse steak, venison roast, meat stuffed saddle or rabbit.

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This Bonterra The Mcnab 2013 was reviewed on August 4, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2002 

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Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Rich and supple, velvety smooth tannins, dry and well balanced. Big ripe cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate, anise, savoury, slight smokiness. Medium plus alcohol, full bodied, mouthwatering acidity. Vinifiés with biodynamic grapes. Pairs well with a grilled beef tenderloin and BBQ root veggies. Tasted 2013 vintage in August 2018 after a 2 hour decant. 92 points.
McNab Ranch, Mendocino County, California BONTERRA THE MCNAB 2013 750 $59.95. Bonterra's The McNab 2013 is a big red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Olive Vines Petit Sirah from biodynamically grown grapes from a single vineyard, the McNab Ranch. Lots of ripe blackberries, currants and cedar spice on the nose with ripe raspberry, red plum and cake spice and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Pair with a rare roast beef. - Community Wine Reviews

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