July 20, 2014 - A very nice blend. Good fruit with a smooth finish.
October 2, 2013 - Dark garnet to purple. Nose with plum and hint of flowers. Dark fruit with complex well integrated tannins. Has matured nicely
October 3, 2012 - Nice solid blend. This had some good dark fruit notes with a fruit forward mid palate, but a drier finish. I had this wine solo, but it would go well with a hearty meat dish.
September 4, 2012 - Subtle but noticeable cork taint.
May 9, 2012 - Much better than the 2006. Nose of black fruits and cedar with bell pepper. Good depth of black and blue fruits with an earth element and touch of spice.
April 20, 2012 - I tasted this after a few hours at about 65 degrees in Spieglau.
In Appearance, this was was clear and showed a medium+ ruby hie with long legs.
The Nose was clean with medium intensity and aromas of dark fruits, like black plums, black cherries along with a little bell pepper and some herbaceous notes.
The Palate was dry and medium+ in body. The tannins and alcohol were fairly aggressive (med+), but well balanced and the acidity was medium. The flavors again involved dark fruits of cherries, blackberries, and plums along with some toasted oak and a distinct herbaceous note on the medium length finish--again, green pepper and eucaplyptus.
Overall, a very good wine with good QPR. It is solidly strcuture and drinking well now, but could also cellar for a few more years.
November 22, 2011 - needs cellaring and abt 1+ hrs air upon opening
January 10, 2011 - This is the last of my favorite QPR wine. Too bad they decided to commercialize it. It was a better story in 2005 when it truly was the leftover grapes. Now it is a brand. Here's a toast to the good old days.
November 8, 2010 - Decanted 30 minutes. Per winery 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc 8% Petit Verdot. Deep ruby color. Blackberries, cherries, cedar, dried herbs, tobacco and a hint of vanilla on the nose. Medium body with a nice tannic backbone and good acidity. Nice finish with just enough spicy oak to compliment the fruit without dominating. Tasting delicious now, can be cellared longer, but I don't think there will be much more improvement, also no hurry to open remaining bottles.
October 30, 2010 - Smooth, big fruit. Got better the longer it was open.