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Foris 2002 Fly Over Red

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2002

Avg. Rating: 83.0/100 (1 Review)
Winery: Foris Vineyards
Vintage: 2002
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Country: United States
Region: Oregon: Rogue Valley
Retail Price: $$ 13.50 USD
Created by: Stephen Brown
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Medium-deep ruby color. On the nose, Cabernet Sauvignon is immediately noticeable. Spice, cedar cigar box, and cassis. On the palate the jammy merlot becomes evident, along with more spice from the cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. Fairly complex flavors. Subtle acidity and mild tannins nicely frame the deep, jammy fruit. Long, plumy finish. Thoroughly spicy. Drinking very nicely right now. Time may further mellow it out a bit, but it is not necessary. Varietal: 22% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Cabernet Franc 63% Merlot 100% Rogue Valley Bottling Data 13.8% Alcohol Bottled Dec. 16th, 2004 3.73 pH 5.6g/L Total Acidity Production 5691 Cases Unfiltered and Unfined

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Foris 2002 Fly Over Red
(2 months ago) buddy icon oregonian 83.0/100
This wine is not for the faint of heart. Inky dark color, rockin' strong nose (imagine the driest Cab you've ever had, and this will be the smell). This wine will put hair on your chest (for better of for worse). Dry as can be, with a deep cassis, and spicy finish. The Cab Sauv stands out, but the Can Franc is quite noticable (despite making up only 14% of the blend). The winery claims that it is ready to drink, but I think it needs a few years to mellow out. It would be an interesting wine to age.

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