Fratelli Perata Montepulciano Bel'Bruzzo

Complex, well structured, and full of terroir. I've always been partial to Paso Robles wines, and this one -bought in the winery's tasting room on our first visit- really hits the mark well. If you've ever taken a walk through the woods around Paso Robles, the nose of this wine should be quite familiar to you. Aromas of cedar, pine, and oak as well as a touch of forest floor frame a luscious cherry & blackberry motif. The palate yields …

Surprising amount of sediment and crust on the cork. Bright and well-balanced without being tannic or overly heavy. The nose suggested forest and woods, but not oak or vanilla.