Hard to believe I paid 5.99 for these. I have a case + of both the 2011 & 2012 version of this. The ultimate cellar protector everyday wine. Rich fruit, smooth tannins. Tastes like a $30 bottle to me.
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Bought two bottles based on Robert Parker and local wine consultant. Okay for $15 bottle of wine but was expecting more based on the rave reviews. Seemed very young ... maybe a year more in the bottle will bring out some of the characteristics. The wine looks Crimson colored. The legs are Medium. The body is Medium. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Medium.
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(14%) 85% Garnacha, 15% Tempranillo – Big, dark, hefty and concentrated fruits but with extra “layers” lurking behind. These layers include earthy, floral, bitter and spicy notes that you don’t find in many wines this price ($8). Certainly still a big wine but with the structure to manage it. I already bought another.
Wine Geek Notes: A Jorge Ordonez selection, aged in stainless steel, 15,000 cases made
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The color is ruby and deeply hued but translucent. The aromas are blackberry and strawberry, vanilla, red licorice, and tary earthy smells. The taste is remarkable for the price. The tastes are blackberry, cherry, tar, spice, tea, and licorice. The wine is light bodied with dusty tannins, and nice acidity. There is some heat on the shortish finish.
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On the nose there's black cherries, dark chocolate, stewed plums & a herbaceousness ~ The palate is big bodied & round with supple tannins sneaking in & flavours of strawberry, black liquorice, cherries & cola ~ Delicious & great value
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Very nice middle of the road Garnacha compared to the previews reviews. Solid, Pours a deep garnet with a somewhat spicy, peppery nose. I get some fruit on the palate notes of raspberries, cherry some tannins in the long smooth finish. Solid. Spicy red wine style. Would buy again for 7$.
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This is a good QPR, but Parker went overboard with his praise. The notes: Nose is pleasant, albeit not very expressive. Taste ok on PNP, but much better after 10-15 minutes. Medium-bodied. Red fruits dominate, mostly cranberries and raspberries. Short finish. I paired it with pizza and I liked it. On my last sip, which was close to one hour after pour, I started to sense a bit of heat on the back end. Overall, if you like affordable Cotes du Rhone wines, then you will likely enjoy this.
Personally, I am glad I only bought one bottle to try...it was tempting to buy a case at this price. In the end, this wine didn't "wow" me, and I am sure the WA rating had an effect on my impression. Are there better wines for $7? Not many, no. But is this, when tasted blind, a 90 point wine? No.
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Definite middle of the road Garnacha compared to the previews reviews. Solid, but not inyourface. But no wimp either. Pours a deep garnet with a somewhat spicy, peppery nose. I get sweetess of fruit on the palate (raspberries and cherry liqeur in a dark, mysterious way), a full bodied mouthfeel and then some tannins in the long smooth finish. Solid. Held up nicely to a spicy black bean espress chili. Earthy and spicy red wine style. 04/26 Last bottle of wine from Total wine in charleston, so sad. Slightly more tannic than I remember. Some heat on the finish with good acidity throughout. Bigger tasting than I remember, but a solid example of this style and still completely enjoyable. One reviewer described the taste as loamy soil- may be why I am partial to this bottle. 85% Grenache (called Garnacha in Spain) and 15% Tempranillo that is fermented and aged in stainless steel.
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10/11/2016 - TashNYC wrote:
Better than one would think, for the money. ($7). Cellar clean-up; drank in 2013.
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3/19/2016 - ABOVETHEINFLUENCE wrote:
trying to really peg this one... a polished black or red fruit aspect to this wine
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3/16/2016 - ABOVETHEINFLUENCE wrote:
meaty, gamey on the nose and palate, opaque in color, the nose has leather, game and bruised black fruit, was good value this vintage...
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2/20/2016 - ABOVETHEINFLUENCE wrote:
meh I think it's fading I recall it having a bit more weight...
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10/4/2015 - Keckes wrote:
To Chad for Halloween 2015
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10/4/2015 - Keckes wrote:
To Kyle for Halloween 2015
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6/1/2015 - Cityracer Likes this wine:
Had with parents - really liked it!
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3/14/2015 - Dan & Krista Stockman Likes this wine: 90 Points
Gorgeous.
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3/18/2014 - Keckes wrote:
To Larry
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2/18/2014 - wineOK wrote: 88 Points
Last 2011'. Very consistent. Will start trying the 2012s next. Fingers crossed for another excellent value from Borsao.
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12/29/2013 - Escher Cellars wrote: 90 Points
- Brick color and aromas of blackberry with a medium/full body. Fleshy texture - Unseemly smooth for a granache, very drinkable, excellent price!
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12/2/2013 - wineOK wrote: 88 Points
Only 1 bottle left of my 2011 case. Hope the 2012 vintage is as good.
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11/30/2013 - KevinTucker wrote: 88 Points
Exceptionally good value...fantastic second bottle of wine
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10/20/2013 - wineOK wrote: 88 Points
Drank at Flackes party
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10/17/2013 - Baylorwine wrote: 90 Points
Amazing QPR.
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7/26/2013 - Dgames wrote: 90 Points
Hard to believe I paid 5.99 for these. I have a case + of both the 2011 & 2012 version of this. The ultimate cellar protector everyday wine. Rich fruit, smooth tannins. Tastes like a $30 bottle to me.
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6/23/2013 - brottman Likes this wine: 87 Points
Opened up to a more complex taste with some cocoa and black pepper.
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6/23/2013 - winepog wrote: 89 Points
Definitely improved when I left half a bottle in the refrigerator for two days....
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6/7/2013 - Mclaughlin.gp wrote: 88 Points
Delicious for 8 bucks. Dry and fruity.
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5/26/2013 - PJohnsn Likes this wine: 91 Points
Bought a few bottles to try it and immediately bought a case. Lush vanilla and cherries, great mouth, nice finish. Excellent price point
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5/23/2013 - hgddsas Likes this wine: 89 Points
Love this wine. Cherry cognac fruit spice bliss. Perfect sipper for parties. Unbelievable QPR, $8 for this garnet gem!
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5/16/2013 - ocperu wrote: 88 Points
Solid bottle of vino. Incredible QPR for $7.
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5/15/2013 - deBare wrote: 85 Points
Bought two bottles based on Robert Parker and local wine consultant. Okay for $15 bottle of wine but was expecting more based on the rave reviews. Seemed very young ... maybe a year more in the bottle will bring out some of the characteristics.
The wine looks Crimson colored. The legs are Medium. The body is Medium. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Medium.
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5/5/2013 - Jason Rzutkiewicz wrote: 86 Points
(14%) 85% Garnacha, 15% Tempranillo – Big, dark, hefty and concentrated fruits but with extra “layers” lurking behind. These layers include earthy, floral, bitter and spicy notes that you don’t find in many wines this price ($8). Certainly still a big wine but with the structure to manage it. I already bought another.
Wine Geek Notes: A Jorge Ordonez selection, aged in stainless steel, 15,000 cases made
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5/3/2013 - Rezy13 wrote:
Always pleasantly surprised how good this sub-$10 is. Varietally correct.
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4/18/2013 - hackey37 Likes this wine: 90 Points
The color is ruby and deeply hued but translucent. The aromas are blackberry and strawberry, vanilla, red licorice, and tary earthy smells. The taste is remarkable for the price. The tastes are blackberry, cherry, tar, spice, tea, and licorice. The wine is light bodied with dusty tannins, and nice acidity. There is some heat on the shortish finish.
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4/12/2013 - Yankee wrote: 89 Points
On the nose there's black cherries, dark chocolate, stewed plums & a herbaceousness ~ The palate is big bodied & round with supple tannins sneaking in & flavours of strawberry, black liquorice, cherries & cola ~ Delicious & great value
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4/5/2013 - MarkC1217 Likes this wine:
Good, everyday drinking wine
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3/8/2013 - JR_Boston wrote: 87 Points
Good, fruity, little spicy. Very nice for the price point.
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3/5/2013 - cortisj2 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very nice middle of the road Garnacha compared to the previews reviews. Solid, Pours a deep garnet with a somewhat spicy, peppery nose. I get some fruit on the palate notes of raspberries, cherry some tannins in the long smooth finish. Solid. Spicy red wine style. Would buy again for 7$.
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2/9/2013 - javi777 wrote: 88 Points
Good garnacha, although I find the Tres Picos bottle from the same producer more interesting.
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2/1/2013 - Rezy13 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Dark, purple color; nose of sweet, tangy berries; ripe, roasted fruit on the palate, fig; sweet and satisfying. A steal for this price point!
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1/31/2013 - Decanthor wrote: 87 Points
This is a good QPR, but Parker went overboard with his praise. The notes: Nose is pleasant, albeit not very expressive. Taste ok on PNP, but much better after 10-15 minutes. Medium-bodied. Red fruits dominate, mostly cranberries and raspberries. Short finish. I paired it with pizza and I liked it. On my last sip, which was close to one hour after pour, I started to sense a bit of heat on the back end. Overall, if you like affordable Cotes du Rhone wines, then you will likely enjoy this.
Personally, I am glad I only bought one bottle to try...it was tempting to buy a case at this price. In the end, this wine didn't "wow" me, and I am sure the WA rating had an effect on my impression. Are there better wines for $7? Not many, no. But is this, when tasted blind, a 90 point wine? No.
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1/28/2013 - catmccon Likes this wine: 89 Points
Definite middle of the road Garnacha compared to the previews reviews. Solid, but not inyourface. But no wimp either. Pours a deep garnet with a somewhat spicy, peppery nose. I get sweetess of fruit on the palate (raspberries and cherry liqeur in a dark, mysterious way), a full bodied mouthfeel and then some tannins in the long smooth finish. Solid. Held up nicely to a spicy black bean espress chili. Earthy and spicy red wine style.
04/26 Last bottle of wine from Total wine in charleston, so sad. Slightly more tannic than I remember. Some heat on the finish with good acidity throughout. Bigger tasting than I remember, but a solid example of this style and still completely enjoyable. One reviewer described the taste as loamy soil- may be why I am partial to this bottle.
85% Grenache (called Garnacha in Spain) and 15% Tempranillo that is fermented and aged in stainless steel.
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