Solid 88 if not 89. I like the touch of tannat and graciano but I think their portions were a little too much. I think they over influenced the flavor profile of the tempranillo. But, that may be just my palate.
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Medium body, dark ruby color, dry. Cherry, blueberry, fall spice flavors, but very little of the characterstic tempranillo spice. Integrated tannins, light smoke.
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Tannant is the new edition this year. More red fruit and a touch more structure than in years past, a touch less of the dark fruit but maybe a bit more elegant and layered. Its on a very rocky chalky soil and I think that comes through in the wine.
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On the nose, smoke and charcoal mix in with black and red currants and dark plums, after a bit of air it showed more rose and tobacco aromas. Fine tannins, medium acid. The plummy, currant and raspberry fruit is velvety and tangy, backed up by cherry wood, hazelnut and dark roasted coffee. Some tobacco leaf and smoke on the finish. A blend of 83% Tempranillo, 10% Tannat and 7% Graciano, aged in a mix of French, Hungarian and American oak, 20% new. Very good for the money.
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12/20/2014 - GoBlue2002 wrote: 87 Points
Dinner with Parents (Novi, MI): This seemed to be a solid easy drinking California tempranillo at the price point, although not too memorable.
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12/10/2014 - K&J Likes this wine: 88 Points
Solid 88 if not 89. I like the touch of tannat and graciano but I think their portions were a little too much. I think they over influenced the flavor profile of the tempranillo. But, that may be just my palate.
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10/1/2014 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
More raspberry and violety and floral than what I remember. Less oak than I remember. Still great drinking stuff. Works it out at $15 for sure.
Apparently this tempranillo clone is more medium bodied - meaning fruit but less tannins to deal with.
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9/24/2014 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Still bold, fresh and easy, works it out at $15.
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9/6/2014 - 4mentor wrote: flawed
Medium body, dark ruby color, dry. Cherry, blueberry, fall spice flavors, but very little of the characterstic tempranillo spice. Integrated tannins, light smoke.
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5/25/2014 - TKS9 wrote: 87 Points
Mostly red fruit with toasty oak and a little bit of sweetness on this finish. This is on the simple side, but works well enough for what it is.
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5/11/2014 - tswichert wrote: 86 Points
Decent table wine. Drinkable but unremarkable.
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4/19/2014 - RNgrapes wrote: 88 Points
Dark garnet color, many long slow legs. Dark berries, a slight cherry taste. Lots of depth- very tasty.
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4/16/2014 - F_&_M Likes this wine: 87 Points
Pretty good overall, but the high RS really takes something away from the enjoyment. I would have given it 2 extra points were it drier.
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4/2/2014 - grdnbrrtt wrote: 83 Points
Light non-offensive berries and light tannins.
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2/25/2014 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Tannant is the new edition this year. More red fruit and a touch more structure than in years past, a touch less of the dark fruit but maybe a bit more elegant and layered. Its on a very rocky chalky soil and I think that comes through in the wine.
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2/15/2014 - grdnbrrtt wrote: 85 Points
Very smooth and drinkable. Dark berry fruit and light tannins.
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12/16/2013 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 89 Points
On the nose, smoke and charcoal mix in with black and red currants and dark plums, after a bit of air it showed more rose and tobacco aromas. Fine tannins, medium acid. The plummy, currant and raspberry fruit is velvety and tangy, backed up by cherry wood, hazelnut and dark roasted coffee. Some tobacco leaf and smoke on the finish. A blend of 83% Tempranillo, 10% Tannat and 7% Graciano, aged in a mix of French, Hungarian and American oak, 20% new. Very good for the money.
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6/27/2012 - nzinkgraf wrote:
4,000 cases. Bright and light new oak appeal. Silky texture on the palate. Graciano blended in.
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