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2005 Agharta, 1.5ltr

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December 3, 2023 - $81

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RATINGS

95+ Robert M. Parker Jr.

Stunning notes of black raspberries, gun flint, blackberries, licorice and camphor. This complex red builds incrementally on the palate resulting in a full-bodied, concentrated, complex wine that is bursting at the seams...

95Jeb Dunnuck

...displays a wild array of smoked blackberries, vanilla bean, exotic spice, cigar, meat juice, and chocolate like characteristics that just come leaping out of the glass. Intense, complex, yet with a decadent richness that comes through more with air, this thrilling blend is full-bodied on the palate and chewy, broad, and dense, possessing a brilliant texture, perfect balance, and a finish that won't quit...

93Vinous / IWC

Black and blue fruit aromas are complemented by exotic notes of anise, incense and black cardamom. Fleshy but nicely focused black and blue fruit flavors gain sweetness with air and pick up notes of succulent herbs and candied flowers.

PRODUCER

Agharta

Agharta Wines is in Forestville, in Sonoma County. It was founded by Pax Mahle, who made a reputation as a maker of Syrah at Pax Wine Cellars, which he founded. Mahle named Agharta after a jazz piece by trumpeter Miles Davis and has focused his Agharta wines on producing Bordeaux and Rhone Valley style wines. Agharta makes Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and red and white blends.

REGION

United States, California, North Coast

North Coast AVA includes California’s most prestigious sub-appellations and vineyards. The three million acre area includes vineyards in six counties north of San Francisco and nearly 50 sub-appellations. The Napa Valley and Sonoma County AVAs are just two of the renowned sub-appellations included in the North Coast designation, which also includes the AVAs Diamond Mountain District, Howell Mountain, Oakville, Stag’s Leap and Rutherford, which are all among the most acclaimed wine producing districts in California. The North Coast AVA designation is generally used for wines made by blending grapes grown in several counties or AVAs. The appellation includes part of the counties of Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Marin, Solano and Lake.

VINTAGE

2005 Agharta