For $10 what do you expect??? Not a great wine, but more than just "drinkable". Fruity notes, decent finish. It's probably going to beat many wines at Applebees.
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Very ordinary at best. On the lighter purple side, nothing outstanding on the smell or taste. Not much finish if any, a bit bitter on the taste. There are much better wines available at this price point.
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Shows subtle aromas of berries, cassis, vanilla and earth on the nose. Medium-to-full bodied, offering a nicely balanced combination of cherry, chocolate and spice flavors. Fine-grained tannins lead to a satisfying finish that is just a bit oaky. Not particularly rich or complex, this is still a pretty respectable Sonoma Zinfandel blend - especially so at only $8.99. 50+5+11+14+7=87
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No formal notes, but seems like it may be a bit past its prime; was ambivalent about finishing it. 81--83 pts. (No notes from a bottle ~10 months ago, but I recall thinking of that as 86--88 pts. and, at the least, surprisingly good for the price point.)
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My spouse and I differ on this one. He like and found it a good value quaffer. I found it bitter at first, although it improved with time. If you are looking for an inexpensive pizza wine, this is probably worth trying.
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Like most California blends--a bit of heat on the finish, but lots of fruit, a decent nose and moderate structure. Better the second night--some of the heat had dissipated.
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3/3/2014 - shanej wrote: 86 Points
For $10 what do you expect??? Not a great wine, but more than just "drinkable". Fruity notes, decent finish. It's probably going to beat many wines at Applebees.
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12/13/2013 - moega Does not like this wine: 81 Points
Very ordinary at best. On the lighter purple side, nothing outstanding on the smell or taste. Not much finish if any, a bit bitter on the taste. There are much better wines available at this price point.
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11/26/2013 - Bs769@comcast.net wrote: 88 Points
Good everyday wine after it aged a while.
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10/28/2012 - Bam_Man wrote: 87 Points
Shows subtle aromas of berries, cassis, vanilla and earth on the nose. Medium-to-full bodied, offering a nicely balanced combination of cherry, chocolate and spice flavors. Fine-grained tannins lead to a satisfying finish that is just a bit oaky. Not particularly rich or complex, this is still a pretty respectable Sonoma Zinfandel blend - especially so at only $8.99.
50+5+11+14+7=87
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8/18/2012 - 314 wrote: 82 Points
No formal notes, but seems like it may be a bit past its prime; was ambivalent about finishing it. 81--83 pts. (No notes from a bottle ~10 months ago, but I recall thinking of that as 86--88 pts. and, at the least, surprisingly good for the price point.)
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8/13/2012 - Bs769@comcast.net wrote: 80 Points
Ok every day wine, not the smoothest finish, not the best balanced wine for the $8.00 wine.
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6/22/2012 - Mjc1310 wrote: 89 Points
Deep deep color
Nice spicy taste
Good nose
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6/3/2012 - bpeacock1516 wrote: 91 Points
very good
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5/13/2012 - JaynPam wrote: 85 Points
My spouse and I differ on this one. He like and found it a good value quaffer. I found it bitter at first, although it improved with time. If you are looking for an inexpensive pizza wine, this is probably worth trying.
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5/10/2012 - Jmshaver wrote: 81 Points
Nose of black pepper and lemons. Good balance, but lacks any real flavor character.
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4/28/2012 - michellegoch wrote:
Sweet fruity bouquet but taste starts and finishes dry and musky. Great with cheese.
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4/20/2012 - mdostendorp wrote: 91 Points
Buttery. Fruit. But dark. Nice.
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3/12/2012 - Cbd988 wrote: 84 Points
Good
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11/21/2011 - cjsadler wrote: 87 Points
Needs some time. After airing out for a day was much better-- made me see why this is usually on critics' lists as a great value wine.
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6/17/2011 - Steve Jones wrote: 85 Points
Big, fruity, complex, inexpensive. Blend of grapes gets the flavors from all components in a spicy nice QPR everyday drinker.
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6/8/2011 - NEDoc wrote: 87 Points
Like most California blends--a bit of heat on the finish, but lots of fruit, a decent nose and moderate structure. Better the second night--some of the heat had dissipated.
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5/17/2011 - QuidnuncWS wrote: 87 Points
Like most Cal Bordeaux blends--lots of dark fruit. Decent value.
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