Terra Valentine, Amore Sangiovese, Atlas Peak

Terra Valentine · California › Atlas Peak › United States of America

Red · SuperTuscan Blend

Critics

90 /100

Reviews

professional

Vintages

No vintages

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Community Reviews

Reviews

89.9

Avg Score

Highest

Past its drinking date

2007 vintage

still drinking well, approachable, enjoyable, integrated, solid fruit at the core, light finish. the 2014 date on here seems conservative. bought this one so long ago that i can't remember what it was like originally for comparison =(.

2007 vintage

Slight aroma and palatable presence of VA. Sweet overripe red and blue fruit, graphite, vanilla extract, and balsamic vinegar reduction.

2007 vintage

Good with Turkey

2007 vintage

Drinking well right now. Wish I had another bottle...

2007 vintage

Shockingly good with a top notch fennel sausage pizza, not as earthy as most Italians, but very good overall

2007 vintage

Very enjoyable, well balanced. Sweet and deep and still held together.

2007 vintage

Impressive American version "Supertuscan". The earthy flavor of the sangiovese is great. The tannic backbone is there and full. Earthy, not too fruity. I am impressed.

2007 vintage

A good wine that needs a bit more time.

2007 vintage

2007 Amore is cherry red on the edges getting darker in the middle. It is vibrant with notes of Blueberries, Strawberries with a hint of blackberry and does have alcohol in the nose when first opened! Solid palate feel, with a medium to light body! Overall I think this wine is good though it throws me for a loop since it is built with mostly Sangiovese yet doesn't express the key notes that Sangiovese is known for! Terroir does matter!!! …

2007 vintage

Excellent. Waited years to cork this on Valentines Day. Did nor disappoint.

2002 vintage

This one surpassed my expectations - guessing the additional bottle aging was a good thing. Lots of berry and some dark fruit, plush tannins, and a velvety texture and pleasing mouthfeel. Balanced acidy will let this one work well with food, although it certainly does not need food to be enjoyable. The oak is high quality and very well integrated and in good proportions. Very interesting (and successful) for a New World take on a Super Tuscan blend. It fit …

2007 vintage

Spice nose. Earthy on palate. Goods aged fruit character.

2002 vintage

Fruit had difficulty showing through the chalky outerlayers...much better day 2..

2007 vintage

Nose of blueberry, plum, licorice, spice, and eucalyptus. Bold black fruit on the palate with a very spice spicy finish. Tannins are still firm. Could probably hold for a while, and I would have used a decanter if it was available.

2007 vintage

A little sweet? Tannic. Ok. 88+

2007 vintage

Very nice blend. Probably should have allowed it to decant, seemed a bit tight; but very nice.

2007 vintage

Drinking superbly well now.

2007 vintage

Its been a little less than year since the last time I rated this. Flavors and nose consistent, on the positive my sense was the fruit on the front gained a bit of intensity, the texture in the midpalate softened and to a degree has become much more elegant in nature. Low 90s still and I think is peaking soon maybe another year to go. -S

2007 vintage

Intense, rich extracted mountain fruit. I love this style of "typical" Napa Cult Cab. Others may not...Parker would love it

2002 vintage

A solid sangiovese blend, nose dominated with red fruits, light spice and vanilla, good body, medium bodied, fruit forward with a chewy nature throughout, red fruit laced with vanilla and cocoa, finish has good legs, a bit tight but i think it will age well with time. Low 90s. -S

2007 vintage

Terra Valentine Visit and Tasting : Tasting at winery. 85% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet...a Napa super Tuscan! Good strawberry and rec cherry start with some floral hints and cedar. More simple on palate with modest perceived acidity.

2002 vintage