Two Hands, Aphrodite other_regions high-acid vintage

high-acid vintage

the 2012 Les Amis is in between the flush of youth and coming out on the other side into adult glory

Well-proportioned and built for the long haul

dry and balanced finale

it is both serious and seductive with the sort of benchmark elegance the château would like to repeat

Two Hands, Aphrodite other_regions high-acid vintageThe dark ruby colored 2007 Aphrodite is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in new French oak for 18 months. Herbal, eucalyptus, and cassis aromas are unpleasantly green tinged. Firm, slightly tart and tannic on the palate, this compact effort is especially disappointing considering the lofty price tag.