Wine Doctrine
2014

Vincent Arroyo Petite Sirah Greenwood Ranch

Tasted 26 August 2017 California · Napa Valley

Almost unidentifiable as a Petite Sirah. The wonderful intense fruit flavors of this varietal didn't come through at all in this wine... and this was supposed to be Vincent Arroyo's flagship wine. Thin, high-toned, and…

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Vincent Arroyo Port

California · Napa Valley

When in doubt, go for the port? Well... It was a rocket-fuel injected vintage port version, with syrupy blackberry and Absolut flavors clashing into each other. The finish was a blast of straight…

Reviewed 26 August 2017
2014

Vincent Arroyo Petite Sirah

California · Napa Valley

Not much better than the Greenwood, this PS suffered from the same lackluster performance and complete milquetoast flavor delivery. Thin and forgettable.

Reviewed 26 August 2017
2014

Vincent Arroyo Cabernet Sauvignon

California · Napa Valley

A weak example of the varietal. More approachable than the 2013 Reserve Cabernet, but in terms of complexity and flavor this Cabernet was almost instantly forgettable. Next to no push or energy to…

Reviewed 26 August 2017
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