4th Saturday Brown Bagger (R&D's): Vanilla, spice and red fruit qualities on the nose and palate. Tannins are quite austere and there's not much of a midpalate or finish.
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This was a pleasant surprise. Very fruity and a rich feel. Expansive flavor and full mouth feel. Did not expect any of that. If I could find more, I would buy in a heartbeat at $17.
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This wine does better with time to breathe ... Started out with a bit of a pepper "bite" but softened up nicely and was much more pleasant to drink after about an hour. Velvety on the tongue with a nice hint of vanilla and smooth finish. Glad I have 4 more bottles to enjoy.
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pop 'n' pour. On opening, nothing like the wine I tasted a month and a half ago. This time it is dominated by harsh drying tannins and a firm mouthfeel with a bit of heat. They must have given this a lot of air before the tasting. still getting vanilla but not as prominent.
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3/28/2015 - AllRed wrote: 83 Points
4th Saturday Brown Bagger (R&D's): Vanilla, spice and red fruit qualities on the nose and palate. Tannins are quite austere and there's not much of a midpalate or finish.
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3/15/2015 - madvitale Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wonderful Merlot. Heavy, but pleasantly ripe aroma. Flavorful and fruity with a hint of cocoa. Long finish. Have one more!
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10/22/2014 - madvitale wrote: 92 Points
This was a pleasant surprise. Very fruity and a rich feel. Expansive flavor and full mouth feel. Did not expect any of that. If I could find more, I would buy in a heartbeat at $17.
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10/18/2012 - Timnfran wrote: 89 Points
This wine does better with time to breathe ... Started out with a bit of a pepper "bite" but softened up nicely and was much more pleasant to drink after about an hour. Velvety on the tongue with a nice hint of vanilla and smooth finish. Glad I have 4 more bottles to enjoy.
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3/1/2012 - Timnfran wrote: 85 Points
First time drinking this wine. Enjoyed it.
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1/26/2012 - dfwheelerjr wrote: 88 Points
I liked this wine. It was a hearty merlot with a smooth finish.
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1/20/2012 - grayfont wrote:
pop 'n' pour. On opening, nothing like the wine I tasted a month and a half ago. This time it is dominated by harsh drying tannins and a firm mouthfeel with a bit of heat. They must have given this a lot of air before the tasting. still getting vanilla but not as prominent.
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12/4/2011 - grayfont wrote: 87 Points
Westwood Country Club Annual Holiday Wine Tasting (Westwood CC, Vienna VA): soft nose, not very open on this day, lovely soft vanilla palate. quite smooth. medium finish.
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