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Mitchell Katz 2014 Corvino Vineyards Primativo
Winery: Mitchell Katz
Grape(s): Primativo
Region: Livermore Valley, Ca
Year: 2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 30-35

Review:
A hearty nose offers up aromas of smoke, herbs, spice, and pomegranate. On the palate, pomegranate and tart cherry flow into fresh herbs, spice, and floral earth. Vibrant, with robust flavors, match it up with spicy Italian sausages.
Rating: 90

Mitchell Katz 2013 Clark's Conner Syrah
Winery: Mitchell Katz
Grape(s): Syrah
Region: Livermore Valley, Ca
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 30-35

Review:
The nose weaves together aromas of blackberries, raspberries, floral earth, and spice. Jammy fruit plays nicely with all-spice, violets, and flinty notes on the palate. Rich, supple, and layered, it's a fine example of a Cali Syrah.
Rating: 90

Mitchell Katz 2013 Fat Boy
Winery: Mitchell Katz
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Livermore Valley, Ca
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 55-60

Review:
Elements of blackberries, strawberries, and red currants mingle with accents of barrel spice on the nose. A sip brings forth red and dark berry flavors that flow into highlights of toasted coconut, nutmeg, and cocoa. Rich with rounded tannins, this bottle calls for prime rib.
Rating: 90

Mitchell Katz 2012 Falling Star
Winery: Mitchell Katz
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Livermore Valley, Ca
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 45-50

Review:
A bouquet of black cherries, plums, clove, and licocre comes up from a glass. Lush dark flavors of cherry, boysenberry, and plum encircle allusions of cinnamon, dark chocolate, and anise on the palate. Ample fruit and dusty tannins frame this wine nicely. A roast beef would be a lovely pairing.
Rating: 91

Mitchell Katz 2013 Malbec
Winery: Mitchell Katz
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Livermore Valley, Ca
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 35-40

Review:
Inviting aromas of blackberries, blueberries, and black cherries mingle with suggestions of vanilla and cedar on the nose. Lush dark fruit is framed by supple tannins on the palate pulling in allusions of toasty vanilla and smoky cedar. This isn't an earthy Malbec from Argentina; it's fruit-driven and ripe.
Rating: 90

Mitchell Katz 2014 Falling Star Vineyard Merlot
Winery: Mitchell Katz
Grape(s): Merlot
Region: Livermore Valley, Ca
Year: 2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
Blackberries, cherries, and plums come together with clove and mocha on the nose. Lots of lush dark fruit dominates the palate, alongside accents of barrel spice and coffee. Smooth but with nice tannins, a cheeseburger would make a fine companion.
Rating: 89