| Rating | 85 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Petite Sirah |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Appellation |
California USA |
| ABV | 13.9% |
| Price | $15.00 Value Pick |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2018-12-14 |
Perfect For
Backyard BBQs, House Wine, Impressing On A Budget, Netflix And Chill, Pleasing A Crowd
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot , Pinot Noir
Joel Gott Palisades Red Wine 2015 Review
The following tasting notes are what a typical, affordable Cali red blend for a weeknight should smell and taste like. Pencil shavings, blackberry and plum fruit with soft tannins and good acidity heightening the slight vanilla from the oak with a hint of strap leather as it opens. That is what we have here in Joel Gott's Palisades red, which is a blend of fruit from three different AVA's including Napa, Monterey and Lodi. We are not expressing terroir here, but at 13.9% alcohol the balance of fruit and acidity is on point, and you can't go wrong for a hump day dinner gathering or a netflix and chill.
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