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Russian River Consecration

Rating
91
Price
$16
Alcohol
10%
Bottle Size
350 ml
Issue Date
4/1/2020
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The original idea for this beer came when the brewery helped celebrate the 20th anniversary of the famed San Francisco beer bar, Toronado. It has evolved over the years to become a blend of wild ales aged in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels, now with the addition of currants. It's that complex fruit, a mixture of rounded acidic and tart sweetness, that comes across first on the palate. From there, it evolves into a lovely bouquet of pepper spice, old leather and pipe tobacco, and finishes with a slight savory character. It is barrel aged for up to eight months, and can be consumed fresh, but is also built to age. John Holl

What Is Blind Tasting?

All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

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*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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