Asha is an ancient Persian Word describing one who has a clean conscience for good thoughts, words, and deeds with a pure demeanor and performance.
A bejeweled glassful of garnets, Asha snakes onto your palate with amarena cherries, clove and a tantalizing whisp of "¦ what is that? A distant campfire? Elegant and slippery tannins sway to a tune played upon vanilla violins.
Pair with dishes that utilize slow braised meats, something with complex layers of spices and caramelization, as the mid-palate is ensorcelled with lively acidity and don't forget those tannins!
"This is the current release as of early 2022. It's a tannic, robust wine just beginning to soften up after five years in bottle. Pie cherries, orange peel and wood smoke inform the aromas, continuing on into the palate. The flavors are supported with moderate acids and smooth tannins leaving a trail of milk chocolate. The overall balance and apparently slow-aging process suggest that this wine still has a long way to go. - Paul Gregutt"
- Wine Enthusiast (May 2022), 92 pts
"As older wines go, this is quietly assertive, with a scent of turf and tobacco, a whiff of soy, a hint of smoky embers. The texture is sleek and burnished, with soft, savory tannins. An ideal foil for tea-smoked salmon. - P.J.C."
- Wine & Spirits (February 2023), 92 pts
"Aromas of walnuts, green-tea and strawberry character. Full body, lots of fresh and bright fruit, chewy yet velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Lovely now but even better with a year or two's ageing to soften."
- James Suckling (November 2016), 93 pts
Maysara winery is nestled in the foothills of the McMinnville AVA, in Oregon's Willamette Valley. The Momtazi family is dedicated to biodynamic farming practices. What makes Maysara unique is that ...
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