paritua's high-end blend of 51% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot and 21% cabernet franc is sweetly scented, with notes of mocha, cassis and tobacco, and velvety in texture, with a long, supple finish. the issue is that the flavors veer close to vegetal, and while some folks like a bit of capsicum in their red wines, this has a rather large dose.
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