This bottle was junk. Thin and no discernable fruits with an effervescent acidity that made an unflavorful wine taste downright bad. I gave it the highngrade I did because it may have had value for a marinade.
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Definitely drink now as it's at the end, but I actually like it a bit better than before. The fruit is more extracted, and slightly muted fruit. After some time the tannin grip weakens, becomes more rounded. Seems it has finally become a good value wine.
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This was amazing on first pour and then deteriorated after that. Silky blackberry and fruit compote with vanilla and spice. On 2nd day deteriorated into a stronger alcohol flavor. Great for $10.
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Medium depth red-brown, clear. Medium intensity in the nose, earthy, dry and herbaceous aroma. Full body, warm mouthfeel on account of 15% abv, soft tannins. Enjoyable, great with food but not very complex or refined. Good value.
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Attractive nose dominated by cherries along with hints of coffee, chocolate and roses. Smooth mouthfeel but reather thin. Charming everyday wine and good QPR.
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Nose of blackberry, earth, cocoa, and I kept having a fleeting hint of anise. I can't tell if I was imagining the anise or not.
Attack goes off like a blackberry/grape bomb in your mouth! HUGE front end of fruit! Syrupy thick mouth feel.
Once past the attack black tea, coffee, and earth kicks in. Mid-palate acids tame the attack sugars. While still off, balance is better.
As the finish starts moving into a smooth (yet still thick on the tongue) feel this crazy zing of herbaceous spice (geraniums come to mind), mushroom, and pepper pops in and hangs in there for a short/medium length finish.
This wine is a crazy roller coaster ride! I could do with a little less fruit on the attack, but it's one fun ride for $8!
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Echo many of the previous posts on this one; MUCH better on 2nd day open, and tpifies the varietal profile to a "T*, and very enjoyable for the pricepoint.
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Nose didn't give much except grape punch, which did not bode well. However, the palate was much better. Black cherry, coffee, chocolate, and cedar are all present...nice for the price.
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Dark fruits, some licorice & black pepper, really good. Nice balance of sweet & spice, silky mouthfeel, light finish. Score at $11 per bottle. Will definitely buy again. Can't wait to try more from this wine maker.
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Really liked this one. Dark crimson/purple color. The nose didn't give much (or I wasn't paying attention), but great flavor profiles. Nice big dark fruit flavors like blackberry and black cherry. Notes of tea, leather, cedar planks, black pepper, hints of smoke/campfire, and a touch of black licorice. I really like this. Enjoyed with yummy cheese steak sandwiches. Great balance of fruit, acidity, and spice. I wish I acquired this for $7/bottle. We paid $10 and I still think it was a decent value.
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Ancient vines Granacha. Popped and poured. Darkest garnet, almost inky with aroma of cherry. In the mouth, full-bodied, with kirsch, blackberries, licorice, spice and pepper. 24-hr decant reveals oak and cedar notes. Lengthy and hot finish. Drink now after an extended decant, or wait for at least five years before uncorking. Phenomenal QPR (I paid $8 for a bottle). Buy this wine by the case.
By the way, this is a dead ringer for the excellent Cercius, which is from the same importer, but retails for almost twice as much.
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Consumed over multiple nights. Hard to go wrong at this price point. Lush fruit, pleasant tannins, nice tea component. Excellent QPR. When this can be found for $7 or $7.50 a bottle, buy a LOT.
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Not bad for the price. I got a lot of the jammy blackberry, licorice and smoky notes that I often get from monastrell based Spanish wines. I think there's wines with more character out there in this price range but good for parties and summer fare.
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A number of people have recommended this to me. We tried a bottle last year and were not impressed. Based on continuing (and unsolicited) suggestions, I got another. This time it went thru the vinturi and sat in the decanter for a long while. A taste right a pouring reminded me about what I didn't like - it was very astringent. After sitting for an hour it was much better. By two hours it was really enjoyable. Lots of red fruit and a touch of cedar. The finish is well balanced and the flavor of black cherries is dominating and long-lived. Much better the second time around after I treated it right!
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Consistent with my prior notes. Maybe even a bit better than the last two bottles. Shows some floral notes and a hint of heat on the nose, but the palate is where this really shines. Full-bodied, rich and beautifully focused. Just loaded with ripe strawberry and pomegranate flavor. The long, syrupy finish also contains hints of pepper, mint and oak. Phenomenal quality for a $7.99 bottle. 50+5+11+16+7=89
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Perfect "Tuesday Night" bottle of wine. Good dark fruit flavor, and I agree that the alcohol is a little heavy without letting it breath. However, this is one of the best values around.
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Right after opening it is fresh, intensely lingonberry-oak - very pleasant and easy to drink, then soon becomes relatively dull, without special appeal, and when I already did not expect anything (on third day!) it delivered delicate fragnance of strawberry and black fig. In color it is more pale than I expected, with slight rose hue. Excellent table wine and great value!
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Very pretty. Much the same as last time, but perhaps with some plum flavors in this bottle, and I'm noticing the ripeness which I didn't make a note of last time.
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I didn't care for this on day 1 as I felt like it was fruity in a synthetic way. However, on day 2 (preserved in vacu-vin) I enjoyed this much more. Score reflects day 2. For $8, a very good everyday drinker if you give it some air.
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This pours a somewhat translucent purple-red. The aromas are quite spicy and a little hot, with an mix of earth and plummy fruit. This is a little stiff at first, and as such I would recommend aerating it and/or letting it breathe. The taste is a little hot, with blueberries, brambly fruit, and cherries. Not bad, but could be a little clearer. From other comments, I'm guessing it needs quite a bit of time to open up.
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I do not like this wine; I've had 2 bottles and this one was better but still just not my cup or tea. The two friends I shared this bottle with Liked it much more than me. I get a predominate nose of Musty mushroms with earth and followed by berries and fruit. Taste is very similar, Fruit first and then that same musty mushroom flavor ( and I love mushromm but not The wine is fairly big and lasts a long time. I tried this aerated for this rating. Drinkable but I am not buying any more unless the next 2 bottles I have are MUCH more enjoyable to me. Rating 82 -- Quality and winemaking; My like factor ---72!
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Consistent with previous note. Ripe, juicy and nicely focused, this is surprisingly complex and very satisfying. One of the best wines under $8 that I've had in a long time. 50+5+11+15+7=88
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I can see why this scored so well with many drinkers. Uncomplicated, fresh, ready to boogie. Black pepper, dark cherry, brightness. Really really nice. Great value.
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Medium-light ruby color. Inch-from-the-rim nose of red cherries, strawberries, black olives, leather, mix dried flowers, and spice box... Flavor follows nose, piquant, with flower petals emerging, but not overwhelming. Light but adequate tannins and surprisingly refreshing acidity, all balanced, with a medium finish that lingers on spicy notes. Remarkable QPR.
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This was a pleasant surprise. Saw the 90 point score from Wine Advocate, but still didn't expect much of this Spanish red. Shows attractive aromas of ripe strawberries, cherry candy and spice along with a little bit of heat. Firm but nicely focused, this is full-bodied and bursting with strawberry, cherry and pomegranate flavors. Almost syrupy. The long, fruity finish also contains hints of oak and spice, ending with a slightly minty aftertaste. Hard to believe how good this is for a $6.99 bottle. 50+5+11+15+7=88
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Needed 45 minutes to really open up which is more than our first did. Dark fruit. Bit of spice. Shocked to read 15% alcohol on the label. Would have guessed 13%. Really a great value.
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Really nice aroma profile. I would say moderate tannins although I found a note that it was made in stainless steel. it was just great in the mouth. Nice finish. I Bought another 6 bottles at costco for $6.99.
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Year in and year out we go through a lot of this stuff. Smooth dark fruits, pepper, olive juice, a little oak and blueberry. Great mouthfeel and outstanding QPR.
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Never disappoints. Sure, it's fruit-driven, but it's 100% Grenache, right? There's enough structure and complexity to the red berry flavors to make it interesting. Still a bit grippy; will probably hold up nicely for a few years.
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Light purple with aromas of blueberries and aged wood. This wine is medium bodied, with soft, supple tannins and moderate acidity. Smooth, with flavors of blueberries, cherries, and just a hint of chocolate, this wine is an outstanding value at a price range generally from $7-12.00. Great value + solid wine = 90 points.
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Lasted 3 days, which is impressive for a $7 wine. Totally fruit driven, the oak adds a really nice smooth and easy drinking quality. Too fruity for me to enjoy on its own, it really sings with pasta and pizzas.
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An interesting wine. Full bodied and mouthfilling with moderate complexity. The structure is not too intrusive, making this quite accessable... but wow.. a "pepperfest" of a nose indeed. White and black pepper stings the tongue, with some red fruits and smoke mixed in. Peppery finish. Did I mention the pepper? Perhaps a bit too much.
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this is my current QPR king in my cellar. It is just a great wine, and only $8. I'd feel like this was worth $15-20 easy. Great nose, well structured, and gets better with air and after a day or two in the fridge.
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another bottle on 3/8/12 -- nose: this time, a tiny hint of berry is present; taste: lots of black pepper, as before, but also displays a touch of menthol on the finish; overall: no less aromatically challenged than before, but still a decent weeknight pour
2/28/12 - color: medium-dark purple; nose: sadly, displays about as much aroma as my glass of filtered water; taste: medium mouth feel, black pepper x fruit jam taste, yummy medium-length finish with gigantic doses of black pepper and chocolate; overall: decent weeknight pepperfest (despite its aromatic deficit), very good QPR ($11)
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I drank this at about 68 degrees after it was open for a while. In Appearance, the wine a clear, medium+ purple that turned toward pink at the rim. Very significant legs. Th Nose was clean and developing with medium intensity and aromas of red fruits, mostly cherry with some plum, a slight note of vanilla and sweet spice and some green herbaceous quality as well. The Palate was dry with medium+ body, high alcohol, medium+ tannins, but only medium- acidity. The flavor intensity was about medium with flavors of red fruits again, like cherry and plum, with a slight note of cedar and smoke. The finish was medium-. This wine tasted a bit better on the second day, but overall, I thought it was acceptable at best. I did not think as highly of it as other notes indicate. Yes, it has good QPR, but it also tastes like a $9 wine. It's alcoholic, a little off-balance, very full-mouthed, but also a bit flabby. I've tasted a lot better garnacha.
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Bought this beauty for $9 at K&L. Drank over two nights. Tastes like a $25-30 Gigondas. Big, pure fruit, strong on the black cherry and raspberry notes. Nice smooth mocha edge with some pepper on the finish and zero acidity. Even at 15% alcohol, you get no heat or bitterness. AWESOME value, and good to drink now. Glad I have a couple more.
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Bottle left open about 6 hours when I got a taste of this. Smooth, mellow dark fruits, pepper, black olive, with a little oak. Really nice weight and balance. Outperforms bottles 2 or 3 times its price.
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PnP, served with friends. Getting some funk tonight on the nose; funk and ripe dark fruits. Taste is dark fruit, olive tapenade, pepper with great mouthfeel. Far exceeds its pricepoint.
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PnP. Continue to be impressed by this little $7 bottle. Dark fruits, blueberry, pepper, oak. Great mouthfeel and length that outperforms many bottle 2 or 3 times its price.
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Once again one of the finest bottles of wine for less than $15. Beautiful purple garnacha throughout, with fruit at the front and pepper at the end. If you have the chance to buy it by the case, do it.
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Excellent for a $12 (hey I live in MoCo, MD where the price of everything is higher than it should be) wine. 100% Garnacha from old vines. Interesting wine, well balanced with lots of dark fruits. Definite some oak with hints of spice and tea. Fairly full bodied with mild but noticeable tannins. Drinking very well for such a young wine, but I doubt that it will get much better with age. I'm not an expert on Spanish wine, but this is definitely an easy drinking wine that is pleasant without being too challenging. Might have to buy more use as cellar defenders for when the hoards come over.
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A great qpr! There is not a wine that can compare at the $7 price point that I paid. It had complexity, nice fruite, old world character and nothing out of balance. Went very with the veal we had tonight.
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This had the lean, mineral Grenache profile I expected, decent structure and balance and finesse. Good for the type, if that it is what you are looking for, but not necessesarily a crowd pleaser. improved into day3. good value
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Very impressive, good value red. Drank well even more than 1 week after opening the bottle. Good value wine as well. Favorite at Sorella wine store in Minneapolis.
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We went through a lot of the '09s in our house; time to weigh in on the '10s. PnP. Nose shows some dark fruits with Dr Pepper and spice (yes there is some oak there). Tastewise ripe dark fruits, tea/olive tapenade and some pepper. First blush seems a little lighter than in the past; will check in again tomorrow. Even if it is a bit lighter there are plenty of tannins bringing up the rear. Wish I had some 09's to compare it to.
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Typically, a $9 garnacha is fairly light and watery, but this one was full bodied and drank like a wine that was much more expensive. If you see this one on the shelf, have the decency to give it a try.
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6/26/2017 - wtianseter wrote: 62 Points
This bottle was junk. Thin and no discernable fruits with an effervescent acidity that made an unflavorful wine taste downright bad. I gave it the highngrade I did because it may have had value for a marinade.
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2/8/2017 - wtianseter wrote: 86 Points
Much better after 4 1/2 years in cellar. Wine is acceptable with open fruit and slightly sweet middle. Finish is dry with light tannins
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12/9/2014 - crispino wrote: 83 Points
Definitely drink now as it's at the end, but I actually like it a bit better than before. The fruit is more extracted, and slightly muted fruit. After some time the tannin grip weakens, becomes more rounded. Seems it has finally become a good value wine.
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12/2/2014 - boylan wrote: 87 Points
Losing it. Drink now.
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2/22/2014 - twinmaple wrote: 83 Points
Hot and acidic when first opened, 90 minutes of air turned this into a decent quotidian drinker. Not bad at all.
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2/7/2014 - WOOF Diva wrote: 86 Points
Drinkable and very pair able with heavy salted food
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2/5/2014 - Altonplace wrote: 83 Points
Eh.
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11/14/2013 - gullsnest wrote: 84 Points
Disappointed. As others have noted, very little evolution after opening. For under $10 Maybe I am being a little too harsh
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9/26/2013 - redbrix wrote: 80 Points
Good as an everyday wine. Pepper and plum nose. Light cherry and plum flavor. 100% Garnacha but like a pinot.
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9/18/2013 - Aparritz wrote: 88 Points
This was amazing on first pour and then deteriorated after that. Silky blackberry and fruit compote with vanilla and spice. On 2nd day deteriorated into a stronger alcohol flavor. Great for $10.
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5/27/2013 - Bebum wrote: 87 Points
Medium depth red-brown, clear.
Medium intensity in the nose, earthy, dry and herbaceous aroma.
Full body, warm mouthfeel on account of 15% abv, soft tannins.
Enjoyable, great with food but not very complex or refined. Good value.
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4/1/2013 - JR_Boston wrote: 84 Points
Not great.
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2/28/2013 - Jamar Likes this wine: 85 Points
Decanted for 45 minutes, and likely would do more in the future. Seemed to finish a bit tight.
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1/26/2013 - Chefthome Likes this wine: 97 Points
Best Malbec I have ever tasted.
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1/2/2013 - dp38393 wrote: 90 Points
Hard to beat this wine for the price. Incredible flavor found in wines three times this price. Perfect wine for a Wednesday night.
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12/4/2012 - Seattlegirl wrote: 78 Points
I had to pour this down the drain.
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12/3/2012 - Stewartb132 wrote: 84 Points
Not a good price/performer at (.00 USA.
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11/23/2012 - Firefly78 Likes this wine: 86 Points
Attractive nose dominated by cherries along with hints of coffee, chocolate and roses. Smooth mouthfeel but reather thin. Charming everyday wine and good QPR.
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11/21/2012 - It is Wine Time wrote: 84 Points
Easy drinking red.
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11/19/2012 - mos wrote: 89 Points
Deep dark purple color, nice legs!
Nose of blackberry, earth, cocoa, and I kept having a fleeting hint of anise. I can't tell if I was imagining the anise or not.
Attack goes off like a blackberry/grape bomb in your mouth! HUGE front end of fruit! Syrupy thick mouth feel.
Once past the attack black tea, coffee, and earth kicks in. Mid-palate acids tame the attack sugars. While still off, balance is better.
As the finish starts moving into a smooth (yet still thick on the tongue) feel this crazy zing of herbaceous spice (geraniums come to mind), mushroom, and pepper pops in and hangs in there for a short/medium length finish.
This wine is a crazy roller coaster ride! I could do with a little less fruit on the attack, but it's one fun ride for $8!
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11/6/2012 - SeanBurgundy wrote: 88 Points
Big dark fruit with strong black pepper and licorice. Light finish. Pleased at $10.
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10/26/2012 - Bellissimo wrote:
After the plonk we had the other night what a treat it is to see a $8 wine deliver in spades. Dark, interesting, balanced, evolving.
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10/25/2012 - Snoman wrote: 88 Points
Echo many of the previous posts on this one; MUCH better on 2nd day open, and tpifies the varietal profile to a "T*, and very enjoyable for the pricepoint.
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10/23/2012 - danielbleier wrote: 86 Points
Nose didn't give much except grape punch, which did not bode well. However, the palate was much better. Black cherry, coffee, chocolate, and cedar are all present...nice for the price.
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10/20/2012 - JenXH wrote: 88 Points
Dark fruits, some licorice & black pepper, really good. Nice balance of sweet & spice, silky mouthfeel, light finish. Score at $11 per bottle. Will definitely buy again. Can't wait to try more from this wine maker.
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10/20/2012 - tjdripper wrote: 88 Points
Really liked this one. Dark crimson/purple color. The nose didn't give much (or I wasn't paying attention), but great flavor profiles. Nice big dark fruit flavors like blackberry and black cherry. Notes of tea, leather, cedar planks, black pepper, hints of smoke/campfire, and a touch of black licorice. I really like this. Enjoyed with yummy cheese steak sandwiches. Great balance of fruit, acidity, and spice. I wish I acquired this for $7/bottle. We paid $10 and I still think it was a decent value.
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10/18/2012 - Dagalaifus Likes this wine: 90 Points
Ancient vines Granacha. Popped and poured. Darkest garnet, almost inky with aroma of cherry. In the mouth, full-bodied, with kirsch, blackberries, licorice, spice and pepper. 24-hr decant reveals oak and cedar notes. Lengthy and hot finish. Drink now after an extended decant, or wait for at least five years before uncorking. Phenomenal QPR (I paid $8 for a bottle). Buy this wine by the case.
By the way, this is a dead ringer for the excellent Cercius, which is from the same importer, but retails for almost twice as much.
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10/6/2012 - Bellissimo Likes this wine:
Consumed over multiple nights. Hard to go wrong at this price point. Lush fruit, pleasant tannins, nice tea component. Excellent QPR. When this can be found for $7 or $7.50 a bottle, buy a LOT.
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10/2/2012 - Motz wrote: 86 Points
For $7 it's not bad. No doubt it's from Spain, on the nose and palate. Shows a little bitterness. Finish is very short.
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9/22/2012 - JR_Boston wrote: 89 Points
Nice Grenache - a but thin. Some hints on citrus on the nose. Very fruity. Somewhat one dimensional
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9/12/2012 - pete s. wrote: 86 Points
Not bad for the price. I got a lot of the jammy blackberry, licorice and smoky notes that I often get from monastrell based Spanish wines. I think there's wines with more character out there in this price range but good for parties and summer fare.
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9/12/2012 - Number51 wrote:
Cane sugary. 15% Alc comes through as is.
For my personal taste, this was undrinkable.
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9/9/2012 - cestes wrote: 87 Points
A number of people have recommended this to me. We tried a bottle last year and were not impressed. Based on continuing (and unsolicited) suggestions, I got another. This time it went thru the vinturi and sat in the decanter for a long while. A taste right a pouring reminded me about what I didn't like - it was very astringent. After sitting for an hour it was much better. By two hours it was really enjoyable. Lots of red fruit and a touch of cedar. The finish is well balanced and the flavor of black cherries is dominating and long-lived. Much better the second time around after I treated it right!
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9/6/2012 - Bellissimo wrote:
Consumed over 2 or 3 days. Very impressive given the price. Dark fruits, black olive, pepper, everything in balance.
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9/2/2012 - JumpAroundOnGrapes wrote: 88 Points
Great with pork chops. Some spice, earthiness, medium-body, dark berry/cherry.
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8/27/2012 - Bam_Man wrote: 89 Points
Consistent with my prior notes. Maybe even a bit better than the last two bottles. Shows some floral notes and a hint of heat on the nose, but the palate is where this really shines. Full-bodied, rich and beautifully focused. Just loaded with ripe strawberry and pomegranate flavor. The long, syrupy finish also contains hints of pepper, mint and oak. Phenomenal quality for a $7.99 bottle.
50+5+11+16+7=89
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8/23/2012 - dp38393 wrote: 90 Points
Perfect "Tuesday Night" bottle of wine. Good dark fruit flavor, and I agree that the alcohol is a little heavy without letting it breath. However, this is one of the best values around.
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8/22/2012 - Tim Heaton Does not like this wine:
Bordeaux4Wino nailed it, I think. One could do so much worse though in the $8/btl category.
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8/21/2012 - Janstan wrote: 86 Points
Had this for a cooking wine but very much enjoyed drinking what was not used. Peppers were predominant
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8/19/2012 - mkercher wrote: 88 Points
After breathing for a while: less alcohol sharpness and more smooth and spice, black pepper, really nice
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8/19/2012 - mkercher wrote:
Smells like dark fruit, cherry and plum, some brightness.
Viscous and smooth mouthfeel, fruity but not jammy. Alcohol. Grass? Lots of fruit sweetness on the back of the tongue
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8/13/2012 - HRT wrote:
Great selection from Eric Solomon. Full bodied, ripe fruit cherries, plums. Wonderful wine for the price.
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8/11/2012 - relieb wrote: 90 Points
Excellent table fine. Fantastic value.
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8/11/2012 - bcmatthias wrote: 88 Points
What a great value.
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8/6/2012 - OlegE Likes this wine: 87 Points
Right after opening it is fresh, intensely lingonberry-oak - very pleasant and easy to drink, then soon becomes relatively dull, without special appeal, and when I already did not expect anything (on third day!) it delivered delicate fragnance of strawberry and black fig. In color it is more pale than I expected, with slight rose hue. Excellent table wine and great value!
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8/1/2012 - Parnelli wrote: 87 Points
One of the best bargain wines in the world!
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7/26/2012 - vijay0129 wrote: 88 Points
Very ripe and flavorful
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7/12/2012 - kturner4 wrote:
Good enough for an inexpensive weeknight red. Dark plum color with a smooth finish.
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7/5/2012 - chitowncdpguy wrote:
Very pretty. Much the same as last time, but perhaps with some plum flavors in this bottle, and I'm noticing the ripeness which I didn't make a note of last time.
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6/16/2012 - flwinos wrote: 87 Points
I didn't care for this on day 1 as I felt like it was fruity in a synthetic way. However, on day 2 (preserved in vacu-vin) I enjoyed this much more. Score reflects day 2. For $8, a very good everyday drinker if you give it some air.
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6/12/2012 - Bellissimo wrote:
Consumed over 2 days. Continues to impress at 3 times the pricepoint. See 1/2 dozen of our other notes as this still holds true.
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6/6/2012 - GL314159 Likes this wine: 81 Points
Solid table wine - opens up quickly with cherry and berry
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6/3/2012 - wineOK wrote: 88 Points
Very nice purple and black fruit. Really enjoyed this with burglars on the grill.
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6/1/2012 - crispino wrote: 79 Points
This pours a somewhat translucent purple-red. The aromas are quite spicy and a little hot, with an mix of earth and plummy fruit. This is a little stiff at first, and as such I would recommend aerating it and/or letting it breathe. The taste is a little hot, with blueberries, brambly fruit, and cherries. Not bad, but could be a little clearer. From other comments, I'm guessing it needs quite a bit of time to open up.
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5/19/2012 - fizz wrote: 88 Points
15%a/v. But doesn't show any heat. There is plenty of fruit up front but it's balance is all over the place. It may just need a little more time...?
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5/19/2012 - wtianseter wrote: 82 Points
I do not like this wine; I've had 2 bottles and this one was better but still just not my cup or tea. The two friends I shared this bottle with Liked it much more than me. I get a predominate nose of Musty mushroms with earth and followed by berries and fruit. Taste is very similar, Fruit first and then that same musty mushroom flavor ( and I love mushromm but not The wine is fairly big and lasts a long time. I tried this aerated for this rating. Drinkable but I am not buying any more unless the next 2 bottles I have are MUCH more enjoyable to me. Rating 82 -- Quality and winemaking; My like factor ---72!
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5/17/2012 - Bam_Man wrote: 88 Points
Consistent with previous note. Ripe, juicy and nicely focused, this is surprisingly complex and very satisfying. One of the best wines under $8 that I've had in a long time.
50+5+11+15+7=88
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5/12/2012 - jeffal66 wrote: 91 Points
I can see why this scored so well with many drinkers. Uncomplicated, fresh, ready to boogie. Black pepper, dark cherry, brightness. Really really nice. Great value.
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5/6/2012 - boylan wrote: 90 Points
Wow, what a value. Definitely needs some air time. Love this Grenache.
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4/24/2012 - Ron Van Holland wrote: 90 Points
Medium-light ruby color. Inch-from-the-rim nose of red cherries, strawberries, black olives, leather, mix dried flowers, and spice box... Flavor follows nose, piquant, with flower petals emerging, but not overwhelming. Light but adequate tannins and surprisingly refreshing acidity, all balanced, with a medium finish that lingers on spicy notes. Remarkable QPR.
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4/19/2012 - Bam_Man wrote: 88 Points
This was a pleasant surprise. Saw the 90 point score from Wine Advocate, but still didn't expect much of this Spanish red. Shows attractive aromas of ripe strawberries, cherry candy and spice along with a little bit of heat. Firm but nicely focused, this is full-bodied and bursting with strawberry, cherry and pomegranate flavors. Almost syrupy. The long, fruity finish also contains hints of oak and spice, ending with a slightly minty aftertaste. Hard to believe how good this is for a $6.99 bottle.
50+5+11+15+7=88
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4/16/2012 - boylan wrote: 90 Points
Needed 45 minutes to really open up which is more than our first did. Dark fruit. Bit of spice. Shocked to read 15% alcohol on the label. Would have guessed 13%. Really a great value.
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4/14/2012 - Bellissimo wrote:
Consistent with previous notes: lot going on with dark fruits, olive, pepper, great mouth feel.
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4/14/2012 - boylan wrote: 90 Points
Really nice aroma profile. I would say moderate tannins although I found a note that it was made in stainless steel. it was just great in the mouth. Nice finish. I Bought another 6 bottles at costco for $6.99.
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4/10/2012 - Bellissimo wrote:
Year in and year out we go through a lot of this stuff. Smooth dark fruits, pepper, olive juice, a little oak and blueberry. Great mouthfeel and outstanding QPR.
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4/10/2012 - babaji wrote: 83 Points
Pass, will not repeat. In fact, wound up leaving the bottle open too long and throwing away. I kept opening other bottles I wanted to drink instead
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4/1/2012 - urban_dk wrote: 89 Points
Felt the alcohol a bit more on the palate with this bottle than the last, but this is still tremendous value.
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4/1/2012 - BMG Wine wrote: 88 Points
One of the finest values going...
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3/27/2012 - tomherer Likes this wine: 88 Points
Never disappoints. Sure, it's fruit-driven, but it's 100% Grenache, right? There's enough structure and complexity to the red berry flavors to make it interesting. Still a bit grippy; will probably hold up nicely for a few years.
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3/25/2012 - csnash22 wrote: 90 Points
Light purple with aromas of blueberries and aged wood. This wine is medium bodied, with soft, supple tannins and moderate acidity. Smooth, with flavors of blueberries, cherries, and just a hint of chocolate, this wine is an outstanding value at a price range generally from $7-12.00. Great value + solid wine = 90 points.
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3/22/2012 - TheBosWineGuy wrote: 87 Points
Lasted 3 days, which is impressive for a $7 wine. Totally fruit driven, the oak adds a really nice smooth and easy drinking quality. Too fruity for me to enjoy on its own, it really sings with pasta and pizzas.
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3/19/2012 - Bellissimo wrote:
Our household favorite QPR. Nice round fruit, great mouthfeel. Don't be afraid, brag about enjoying this.
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3/17/2012 - Bellissimo wrote:
PnP, smooth dark fruits, a little pepper, olive juice. Nice weight. Even better QPR than the 3X Copian bottle finished earlier in the nigt.
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3/8/2012 - chitowncdpguy wrote:
Pretty wine. Soft nose, full-bodied palate. Red berry fruit, licorice, and black pepper. Great QPR.
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3/1/2012 - mdefreitas wrote: 84 Points
An interesting wine. Full bodied and mouthfilling with moderate complexity. The structure is not too intrusive, making this quite accessable... but wow.. a "pepperfest" of a nose indeed. White and black pepper stings the tongue, with some red fruits and smoke mixed in. Peppery finish. Did I mention the pepper? Perhaps a bit too much.
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2/29/2012 - tigerpaw75 wrote: 90 Points
this is my current QPR king in my cellar. It is just a great wine, and only $8. I'd feel like this was worth $15-20 easy. Great nose, well structured, and gets better with air and after a day or two in the fridge.
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2/28/2012 - Epic Tale wrote: 84 Points
another bottle on 3/8/12 -- nose: this time, a tiny hint of berry is present; taste: lots of black pepper, as before, but also displays a touch of menthol on the finish; overall: no less aromatically challenged than before, but still a decent weeknight pour
2/28/12 - color: medium-dark purple; nose: sadly, displays about as much aroma as my glass of filtered water; taste: medium mouth feel, black pepper x fruit jam taste, yummy medium-length finish with gigantic doses of black pepper and chocolate; overall: decent weeknight pepperfest (despite its aromatic deficit), very good QPR ($11)
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2/20/2012 - bordeaux4wino wrote: 80 Points
I drank this at about 68 degrees after it was open for a while.
In Appearance, the wine a clear, medium+ purple that turned toward pink at the rim. Very significant legs.
Th Nose was clean and developing with medium intensity and aromas of red fruits, mostly cherry with some plum, a slight note of vanilla and sweet spice and some green herbaceous quality as well.
The Palate was dry with medium+ body, high alcohol, medium+ tannins, but only medium- acidity. The flavor intensity was about medium with flavors of red fruits again, like cherry and plum, with a slight note of cedar and smoke. The finish was medium-.
This wine tasted a bit better on the second day, but overall, I thought it was acceptable at best. I did not think as highly of it as other notes indicate. Yes, it has good QPR, but it also tastes like a $9 wine. It's alcoholic, a little off-balance, very full-mouthed, but also a bit flabby. I've tasted a lot better garnacha.
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2/14/2012 - urban_dk Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bought this beauty for $9 at K&L. Drank over two nights. Tastes like a $25-30 Gigondas. Big, pure fruit, strong on the black cherry and raspberry notes. Nice smooth mocha edge with some pepper on the finish and zero acidity. Even at 15% alcohol, you get no heat or bitterness. AWESOME value, and good to drink now. Glad I have a couple more.
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2/12/2012 - Bellissimo wrote:
Bottle left open about 6 hours when I got a taste of this. Smooth, mellow dark fruits, pepper, black olive, with a little oak. Really nice weight and balance. Outperforms bottles 2 or 3 times its price.
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2/7/2012 - Amandagal007 wrote: 89 Points
Good with chorizo
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2/1/2012 - Bellissimo wrote:
PnP, served with friends. Getting some funk tonight on the nose; funk and ripe dark fruits. Taste is dark fruit, olive tapenade, pepper with great mouthfeel. Far exceeds its pricepoint.
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1/29/2012 - Bellissimo wrote:
PnP. Continue to be impressed by this little $7 bottle. Dark fruits, blueberry, pepper, oak. Great mouthfeel and length that outperforms many bottle 2 or 3 times its price.
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1/25/2012 - wine30flight wrote: 90 Points
Once again one of the finest bottles of wine for less than $15. Beautiful purple garnacha throughout, with fruit at the front and pepper at the end. If you have the chance to buy it by the case, do it.
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1/22/2012 - NuTricks wrote: 89 Points
red licorice w/ a little garrigue on the nose. Mid weight w/ a good finish. For under $9 it's good.
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1/20/2012 - dinwiddie wrote: 85 Points
Excellent for a $12 (hey I live in MoCo, MD where the price of everything is higher than it should be) wine. 100% Garnacha from old vines. Interesting wine, well balanced with lots of dark fruits. Definite some oak with hints of spice and tea. Fairly full bodied with mild but noticeable tannins. Drinking very well for such a young wine, but I doubt that it will get much better with age. I'm not an expert on Spanish wine, but this is definitely an easy drinking wine that is pleasant without being too challenging. Might have to buy more use as cellar defenders for when the hoards come over.
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1/20/2012 - eolesh wrote: 87 Points
Grape candy nose smell coming out of the glass. Blueberry and mocha on the palate. Fruit tastes fresher than it smelled. Good QPR.
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1/15/2012 - bubbachumps wrote: 88 Points
A great qpr! There is not a wine that can compare at the $7 price point that I paid. It had complexity, nice fruite, old world character and nothing out of balance. Went very with the veal we had tonight.
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1/11/2012 - BMG Wine wrote: 88 Points
Very tasty, cheap daily drinker.
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1/9/2012 - djs wrote: 90 Points
Needs a bit of cellar time or lots of air. This was really good on day 3.
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1/7/2012 - Mootsie wrote: 87 Points
Nice spicy goodness. Can't go wrong for $8.
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1/5/2012 - TBA wrote: 87 Points
This had the lean, mineral Grenache profile I expected, decent structure and balance and finesse. Good for the type, if that it is what you are looking for, but not necessesarily a crowd pleaser. improved into day3. good value
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1/1/2012 - tanninbomb wrote: 86 Points
This was a $10 bottle of Granacha. How was it? It was a $10 bottle of Granacha.
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12/23/2011 - sweaty wrote: 88 Points
Ripe, dry, acidic aka good garnacha. Alcoholic nose yet not hot because of the raisiny froot.
This is in the ATF case of wines under $10.
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12/19/2011 - Hog Scrotum wrote: 89 Points
I took my own advice and had the decency to pick up a few more bottles. Almost as decent as last time.
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12/19/2011 - willb125 wrote: 89 Points
Very fruity. Improved significantly the longer it was open.
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12/16/2011 - mplsbruin wrote: 89 Points
Very impressive, good value red. Drank well even more than 1 week after opening the bottle. Good value wine as well. Favorite at Sorella wine store in Minneapolis.
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12/11/2011 - Bellissimo wrote:
We went through a lot of the '09s in our house; time to weigh in on the '10s. PnP. Nose shows some dark fruits with Dr Pepper and spice (yes there is some oak there). Tastewise ripe dark fruits, tea/olive tapenade and some pepper. First blush seems a little lighter than in the past; will check in again tomorrow. Even if it is a bit lighter there are plenty of tannins bringing up the rear. Wish I had some 09's to compare it to.
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12/7/2011 - Burkeshire wrote: 88 Points
I had the decency to pick this one up after reading my buddy Hog Scrotum's tasting note. Nice and fruity, fairly well balanced. Great QPR.
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12/4/2011 - Jprincio wrote: 71 Points
Too strong and harsh.
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12/4/2011 - Jprincio wrote: 70 Points
Harsh and strong like rubbing alcohol.
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12/1/2011 - Mstroh55 wrote: 89 Points
Good value
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11/27/2011 - Hog Scrotum wrote: 90 Points
Typically, a $9 garnacha is fairly light and watery, but this one was full bodied and drank like a wine that was much more expensive. If you see this one on the shelf, have the decency to give it a try.
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9/4/2011 - Brosar wrote: 80 Points
Peppery
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