This is a crowd pleaser. A fitting contrast to their Cab, which needs a surprising amount of time; whereas, this is likely immediately enjoyable, right out of the gate. Though in all fairness, this is now 4 years after release. We had a corked bottle just last night but this one's solid with no flaws and so, just a real obvious go-to that won't likely offend anyone. I can honestly say I've never had this wine...or even seen it, for that matter and can only guess that it's somewhere in the sub $15 range and at that, a no-brainer QPR.
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This is a crowd pleaser. A fitting contrast to their Cab, which needs a surprising amount of time; whereas, this is likely immediately enjoyable, right out of the gate. Though in all fairness, this is now 4 years after release. We had a corked bottle just last night but this one's solid with no flaws and so, just a real obvious go-to that won't likely offend anyone. I can honestly say I've never had this wine...or even seen it. Can only imagine it's somewhere in the sub $15 range and at that, a no-brainer QPR.
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I'm still convinced that this one could really take off with some years in the cellar. Berries dusted with cocca and espresso on the nose. In the mouth there are both firm tannins and nice acidity. The finish is only short to medium long and is the weakest point of the wine.
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The heavy tannins in this wine tended to mask much of what would otherwise have been a very good, full-bodied red. Could have used more time in the bottle.
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6/20/2012 - Scoot wrote: 74 Points
Wasn't appealing. Over the hill.
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2/6/2010 - golfwine wrote: 86 Points
This is a crowd pleaser. A fitting contrast to their Cab, which needs a surprising amount of time; whereas, this is likely immediately enjoyable, right out of the gate. Though in all fairness, this is now 4 years after release. We had a corked bottle just last night but this one's solid with no flaws and so, just a real obvious go-to that won't likely offend anyone. I can honestly say I've never had this wine...or even seen it, for that matter and can only guess that it's somewhere in the sub $15 range and at that, a no-brainer QPR.
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2/6/2010 - winewoods wrote: 87 Points
This is a crowd pleaser. A fitting contrast to their Cab, which needs a surprising amount of time; whereas, this is likely immediately enjoyable, right out of the gate. Though in all fairness, this is now 4 years after release. We had a corked bottle just last night but this one's solid with no flaws and so, just a real obvious go-to that won't likely offend anyone. I can honestly say I've never had this wine...or even seen it. Can only imagine it's somewhere in the sub $15 range and at that, a no-brainer QPR.
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6/7/2009 - TannicBeast wrote: 88 Points
good but very young and hot
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3/2/2009 - BigPoppaMD wrote: 91 Points
Great Merlot! Drinking well right now. Sounds like it has softened up. I think nietzschephilosopher was right!
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8/24/2008 - e*cellar wrote: 84 Points
A decent merlot.
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7/13/2007 - nietzschephilosopher wrote: 90 Points
I'm still convinced that this one could really take off with some years in the cellar. Berries dusted with cocca and espresso on the nose. In the mouth there are both firm tannins and nice acidity. The finish is only short to medium long and is the weakest point of the wine.
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1/27/2007 - nietzschephilosopher wrote: 92 Points
dark fruit and a little coffee and dark chocolate on the nose. Well balanced fruit, acidity, tannins and oak. This is good
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11/1/2006 - bruceb wrote: 85 Points
The heavy tannins in this wine tended to mask much of what would otherwise have been a very good, full-bodied red. Could have used more time in the bottle.
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