Chateau Gloria (Futures Pre-Sale) 2011

Professional Ratings

• 95 Wine Enthusiast
  A powerful wine - its concentrated tannins contrast its underlying juicy fruit. This is a flavorful medley of prunes, dark plums and blackberries; the finish is marked with juiciness.
  Barrel Sample: 93-95 Points
• 92 Wine Spectator
  Mouthfilling and gutsy, a fun, rustic style with chewy plum, fig and blackberry backed by a very briary finish.
  Barrel Sample: 89-92 Points
• 91 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  This estate continues to go from strength to strength. Another sleeper of the vintage, the 2011 is excellent, possibly outstanding. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by abundant aromas of cassis, forest floor, tobacco leaf and a vague hint of oak. Ripe for the vintage with excellent texture, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and a delicious, savory, broad appeal, this wine should drink well for at least a decade.
  Barrel Sample:
  89-91 Points
• 90 James Suckling
  A wine with juicy blueberry and milk chocolate character. Medium to full body, with velvety tannins and a fresh finish. Round textured and satisfying.
  Barrel Sample: 89-90 Points