Name: Super T-Rex

Varietals: Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dolcetto

Region: California North Coast, United States

Vintage: 2002

Price: ~ $30

Light burgundy in colour with a hazy clarity, this Sangiovese blend brings a bouquet of dark ripe berries with soft notes of oak, rhubarb and licorice. On the palate it tastes of spice, dark berries with a hint of chocolate, dates and figs. It's a well structured full bodied wine with velvety soft tannins and a long silky finish. An excellent wine and should be given a taste.

I was at a dinner party last night and a friend asked me what do the "legs" in wine mean. I tried telling her that they mean nothing but wasn't convincing enough—I blame this on the buzz I was quickly developing. Earlier today I consulted the Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil and scanned and emailed her what it said about wine legs. I included that scan with this entry to settle this wine leg business once and for all...

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