Good fruit on the nose but subdued flavors on the palate initially. An hour later it opened nicely. Bright fruit on the nose, taste of berries followed by hints of cocoa and spice, soft tannins and a nice finish. A very nice wine for the price.
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Very full bodied wine here with a softer side. Reminds me of a big Sonoma Cabernet. Silky tannnis and big fruit flavors. Nice easy finish, full mouthfeel and full integration of flavors. Will buy again.
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Excellent value. Full bodied, with dark, rich fruit, just the right amount of oak, with the tannic structure that leads me to believe this could stand some additionaly cellaring. Very close to a 90.
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10/26/2013 - tominasia Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good fruit on the nose but subdued flavors on the palate initially. An hour later it opened nicely. Bright fruit on the nose, taste of berries followed by hints of cocoa and spice, soft tannins and a nice finish. A very nice wine for the price.
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3/30/2012 - ChrisinCowiche wrote: 89 Points
Very good with lots of sweet sweet oak, and some fruit. Typical of Charlie Hoppes at a good entry price.
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3/1/2012 - tshepard wrote: 89 Points
Drank with supper club. Needs to aerate at least 30 minutes. Complex, spicy flavors, tannins slightly harsh. Very drinkable.
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12/31/2011 - BSpdx wrote: 89 Points
Consistent with original note.
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10/14/2011 - MXL wrote: 89 Points
Very full bodied wine here with a softer side. Reminds me of a big Sonoma Cabernet. Silky tannnis and big fruit flavors. Nice easy finish, full mouthfeel and full integration of flavors. Will buy again.
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9/25/2011 - BSpdx wrote: 89 Points
Excellent value. Full bodied, with dark, rich fruit, just the right amount of oak, with the tannic structure that leads me to believe this could stand some additionaly cellaring. Very close to a 90.
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3/16/2011 - garywa wrote: 90 Points
Smells clean, big fruit/blackberry, white pepper on the finish
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2/18/2011 - garywa wrote: 90 Points
Chewy and jamy and yummie
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