2011 Nicora GSM
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markandsusanw Likes this wine:
91 Points
Saturday, November 8, 2014 - Approx. 30 min. decant ... This is ripe and rich, but not heavy or oaky. A big, big wine that opens with a big blue-black fruit punch to the palate, followed with bracing tannins and big acid pop, offering balance and interest. There is also spice and some cream, and just a hint of licorice. Drinks like a young wine, with room to develop further.
Overall very, very enjoyable and clearly well made, but I have to say that I still think Herman Story is doing this juicy Paso style better than anyone else, at a better price point than Nicora, making this a good wine, but a less than awesome QPR.
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Comment posted by sayward:
11/8/2014 5:33:00 PM - Good comments. I would say that I think your might be splitting hairs here regarding QPR. Herman Story wines are pretty similar in terms of price - $5 bucks less or so. Is that really that big of a difference? If Nicora were a $100 wine then I would agree with you 100%, but that is not the case.
Comment posted by markandsusanw:
11/9/2014 5:26:00 AM - Purchase(d) both via their respective wine clubs and there was about a $10/bottle cost, which to me seems at least moderately significant, and thought it was worth pointing out given how similar the wines are, and that I think the less expensive Herman Story might even be better. Certainly doesn't mean the Nicora is bad. Not by a long shot.