Bright clear ruby with clear edges.  Nose of turnips and petrol.  Sauteed leeks.  A touch of oak, but the strangest bouquet.  In the mouth, vapid, thin, almost non-existent fruit flashes by instantaneously before a little tarrish pablum tannin.  There’s actually a little touch of green briar after the bland finish disappears.  Just a horrid wine.  

2011 MONIZ FAMILY WINES ‘Cuvee Alexandra’ 68/24/7/1 Cab/MT/PV/Bec Napa Valley 13-9

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