Stored properly. Cork completely sealed. Decanted 1 hr. Garnet with no bricking at rim. Cherry, herb, leather. Medium body. Acidity in place and tannins strong but diminished over consumption period. From other notes it appears that Costco had some cooked wines.
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Lightweight, tart on the first night. Much better the second as the fruit came forward. Cherry was the predominant flavor. Much better wines for $18 than this. Won't get again.
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Buy this wine at your own risk. I have had wildly disparate experiences with this bottling. I initially purchased one bottle, which was fantastic, and went back and purchased a six pack. Unfortunately, all other bottles have been inferior and have ranged from just solid to barely drinkable. I am understanding now why this was so heavily discounted at the local Costco. My first bottle I initially rated a 92 and have since poured two other bottles down the drain for being just plain bad. No discernible flaws, just bad. The other four bottles have been passable but wildly inconsistent - if scoring and taking an average of the aggregate I put it in the mid-80s at best. Again, buy at your own risk.
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Ruby red, turning garnet. Nose of raspberry and cherry liqueur, red licorice, thyme. Similar flavors on a medium to full bodied frame. The texture remains very nice, though I didn't find quite the density as before, and it finished medium-length. If I had more bottles, I'd probably drink them over the next 3 years.
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This is drinking very well now with 30 minutes of breathing. Modest earth overtones are mixed with cherry on the nose. The mouthfeel is superb and balanced with very fine light tannins on the back end.
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Big and full bodied but simple and without nuance on first day. By 2nd day it had smoothed out quite a bit, which made it easier to enjoy the nice fruit flavor.
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Dark ruby color with bright cherry, herbal Priorat earth and smoke on the nose. Very lively acidity that lifts the medium bodied wine to such a high altitude with flavors of ripe dark berries, vanilla, dark chocolate, cardamom, and oak. This wine keeps itself upbeat with sweet tannins that gives it grip and character gliding through the long, mineral-filled finish. At $17 this wine is a steal, and should be a go-to wine for entertaining. Drink now with 30 minutes of decanting until 2023.
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Clear ruby garnet. Nose of floral accented cherry, leather, oak, and slight charcoal. Medium bodied. Nearly saturates the palate with dark red fruit and a slightly chalky floral quality. Opens up nicely after 1-2 hours. Medium long finish with supporting tannins. Really good, and well worth the price (17).
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Very nice dark fruit and smoke nose. Terrific mix of ripe dark fruits accented with nice acidity keeping it fresh and lively on the palate. Long finish with youthful tannins. I have high hopes for this in a few years even though its delicious now.
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Expectations were high but it did not follow through. Clear and medium garnet in color. Nose is clean with medium minus intensity with notes of cherry, plum, earth and tobacco. On the palate it is low in acidity, high in alcohol with finely integrated tannins. The body is medium minus with notes of cherry, plum and earth. The length is medium at best. This is a wine of good quality but lacks the complexity that would give it a higher score. Drink now.
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3/15/2016 - kcsteve Likes this wine: 90 Points
Stored properly. Cork completely sealed. Decanted 1 hr. Garnet with no bricking at rim. Cherry, herb, leather. Medium body. Acidity in place and tannins strong but diminished over consumption period. From other notes it appears that Costco had some cooked wines.
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11/17/2014 - Jayarr wrote: 88 Points
Lightweight, tart on the first night. Much better the second as the fruit came forward. Cherry was the predominant flavor. Much better wines for $18 than this. Won't get again.
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5/30/2014 - junglejuice wrote: 85 Points
Buy this wine at your own risk. I have had wildly disparate experiences with this bottling. I initially purchased one bottle, which was fantastic, and went back and purchased a six pack. Unfortunately, all other bottles have been inferior and have ranged from just solid to barely drinkable. I am understanding now why this was so heavily discounted at the local Costco. My first bottle I initially rated a 92 and have since poured two other bottles down the drain for being just plain bad. No discernible flaws, just bad. The other four bottles have been passable but wildly inconsistent - if scoring and taking an average of the aggregate I put it in the mid-80s at best. Again, buy at your own risk.
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5/25/2014 - nectar14 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Ruby red, turning garnet. Nose of raspberry and cherry liqueur, red licorice, thyme. Similar flavors on a medium to full bodied frame. The texture remains very nice, though I didn't find quite the density as before, and it finished medium-length. If I had more bottles, I'd probably drink them over the next 3 years.
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4/15/2014 - chelmsford wrote: 86 Points
just ok
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4/14/2014 - Jayarr wrote:
Sour and herbal. Can't believe this was getting decent scores. I'm hoping this was just a bad bottle. No score.
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11/22/2013 - chanote44 Likes this wine: 89 Points
This is drinking very well now with 30 minutes of breathing. Modest earth overtones are mixed with cherry on the nose. The mouthfeel is superb and balanced with very fine light tannins on the back end.
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3/25/2013 - DavidDay Likes this wine: 89 Points
On the nose aromas of black raspberry, cherry-cola, dried rose, black tea. Medium-full bodied, spicy finish.
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3/23/2013 - Travelindan wrote: 85 Points
Very nice blend. Nose of blackberries and blueberries - ripe dark fruits. A round smooth mouth. A bit of tannins. A little initial sweetness. Nice.
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2/19/2013 - gordongarlic wrote: 88 Points
Big and full bodied but simple and without nuance on first day. By 2nd day it had smoothed out quite a bit, which made it easier to enjoy the nice fruit flavor.
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1/29/2013 - Life At Your Leisure 🍷 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dark ruby color with bright cherry, herbal Priorat earth and smoke on the nose. Very lively acidity that lifts the medium bodied wine to such a high altitude with flavors of ripe dark berries, vanilla, dark chocolate, cardamom, and oak. This wine keeps itself upbeat with sweet tannins that gives it grip and character gliding through the long, mineral-filled finish. At $17 this wine is a steal, and should be a go-to wine for entertaining. Drink now with 30 minutes of decanting until 2023.
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1/24/2013 - RussK wrote: 90 Points
Russk CDC at Villagio. 90+.
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12/8/2012 - nectar14 wrote: 92 Points
Clear ruby garnet. Nose of floral accented cherry, leather, oak, and slight charcoal. Medium bodied. Nearly saturates the palate with dark red fruit and a slightly chalky floral quality. Opens up nicely after 1-2 hours. Medium long finish with supporting tannins. Really good, and well worth the price (17).
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11/17/2012 - SCMeyer wrote: 91 Points
Very nice dark fruit and smoke nose. Terrific mix of ripe dark fruits accented with nice acidity keeping it fresh and lively on the palate. Long finish with youthful tannins. I have high hopes for this in a few years even though its delicious now.
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11/12/2012 - efc wrote: 84 Points
Expectations were high but it did not follow through. Clear and medium garnet in color. Nose is clean with medium minus intensity with notes of cherry, plum, earth and tobacco. On the palate it is low in acidity, high in alcohol with finely integrated tannins. The body is medium minus with notes of cherry, plum and earth. The length is medium at best. This is a wine of good quality but lacks the complexity that would give it a higher score. Drink now.
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