LIFE | WINE Moreish Moraga Given the real estate prices in the chic Los Angeles district of Bel Air, it’s hard to believe 3.6 hectares of terraced vineyards exist amid the mansions and swimming pools. But that’s where Moraga Estate, one of the best producers of red in California, lies. The wine is a classic Bordeaux blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot. In January, James Suckling tasted the five most recent vintages 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 As always, this Distinctive aromas A balanced, The greatest red Fabulous aromas cabernet sauvignon of dark fruits such fruity wine with ever from here? of crushed grapes, blend from the Los as currants and blueberry and light Shows a solid core of stone and lead Angeles hills needs blueberry with vanilla character. blackberry, blueberry pencil. A full some time. It’s a minerals and A medium body and currants. A body with ultra- G little astringent in charcoal. A full with round tannins full body, very fine refined tannins. UN structure but delivers body, super-fine and and a fruity finish. tannins and a long, Shows incredible LE loads of fascinating structured tannins, Straightforward and long finish. Super panache and zeal. NDY berry, spice and yet a brilliant and easy drinking. Drink well crafted for Harmonious and A chocolate character. bright fruit undertone. now. 90 points the vintage. LA’s beautiful. Iodine. ON: ati Serious. Drink now. Salty finish. Drink greatest wine. Drink Umami. Better in R T 93 points now. 94 points or hold. 2018. 600 cases US 95 points made. 94 points ILL.