10/24/2020 - ratnikov Does not like this wine:

Subdued fruit, some tobacco and roundness. The tannins are there but barely so.

Nothing special for the $20 I paid for it

6/22/2020 - ratnikov Likes this wine:

Earth, dark chewy fruit, maybe blackberry. Chocolate and tobacco midpalate. Long finish (5-7 seconds).

2/22/2020 - ratnikov Likes this wine:

Dry, we creaminess rather light. Fruit was barely there, maybe raspberry or cherry like.

Easy drinker for a summer lunch.

2/16/2020 - ratnikov Likes this wine:

Lots of tobacco and spice. Fruit is tight, maybe cherry.

12/21/2019 - ratnikov Likes this wine:

Still strong and muscular and should have made it a couple years more.

Earthy notes dominate nose and taste, with long spicy finish.

10/1/2019 - ratnikov wrote:

Floral nose with a dash of alcohol. Floral with pepper, high tannins on the taste, with medium finish.

5/22/2011 - ratnikov wrote:

Deep cherry-red color, smells of dark fruit and earthiness. The tannins tease the tongue but are not too strong. Easy to drink, but definitely with a touch of elegance.

5/9/2011 - ratnikov wrote:

Hard to tell the fruit but it's definitely there. Great silky mouthfeel with a hint of minerality. 0% butter. Absolutely delightful!

5/4/2011 - ratnikov wrote:

Bright gold colour. Light and crisp notes of citrus with a rich mouthfeel. The mid-palate is bitter chinine with a smooth, dry finish.

3/5/2011 - ratnikov wrote:

Tannic and benefits from aeration. The taste of black currants, perhaps some earthy/leathery darker notes.

A pleasant drink with heartier meals.

3/5/2011 - ratnikov wrote:

Notes of berries. Goes down easy, not too much tannins. A very refreshing drink.