Jada Vineyard Jack of Hearts 2018
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Category | Red Wine |
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Origin | California, Central Coast, Paso Robles |
Brand | Jada Vineyard |
Alcohol/vol | 15.61% |
Jeb Dunnuck
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Based on 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Petit Verdot, and 17% Merlot, the 2018 Jack Of Hearts is straight-up smoking good, offering an incredible sense of opulence and decadence while at the same time staying beautifully balanced and fresh. Blackberries, blueberries, ground herbs, tobacco, and a hint of graphite give way to a medium to full-bodied, balanced wine that brings the hedonism, yet it still has both tannins and acidity. It will deliver the goods for 10-15 years.
Vinous
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Deep violet. Deep-pitched black/blue fruit, licorice and floral oil scents reveal spice and woodsmoke flourishes as the wine opens up. Intense cherry, black currant, licorice and dark chocolate flavors show firm grip and are sharpened on the back half by a spicy jolt of cracked pepper. Well-knit tannins build slowly on an impressively long, focused, lively finish that echoes the cherry and licorice notes.