This wine is in a good place, solid nor cal Bordeaux blend. On second day fruit was fading so I would say don't plan on a long cellar life. Fruit forward
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Had two glasses at Papa Joe's on the rec of the bar tender. Interesting blend of 6 variatels with cabernet accounting for 62%. Very tasty and well balanced, especially considering it is a 2011. I have not found 2011 cabs to be that much less than previous vintages.
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Nice fruit forward blend. Doesn't have the body of a typical Bordeaux blend (it's not exactly a Bordeaux blend)?and the Malbec and Syrah were rather pronounced, especially on the finish. Nice nose of purple fruit and spice, with a tannic finish. Light vanilla, boysenberry and dried plums on the palate. Really a lipsmacker for the first twenty minutes. A great conversation wine to pair with filet or braised meats!
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Wow, this wine is a confounding blend. Nose is not shy, medium +, milk chocolate (mocha?) blue fruit. Medium + body, more mocha and blueberry fruit smooth tannins and nice finish. Just enough acidity to not finish flabby.
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Nice dark purple color. Nose of bright fruit including blackberries, cherries, herbs. It is loaded with bright red and dark fruit. It also has flavors of licorice and spice. The wine is medium to full bodied with a lingering finish. Very enjoyable and good value.
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8/22/2019 - GimpyBoy wrote: 89 Points
It’s ok for a mid-week wine. Nothing memorable.
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2/5/2018 - wehouck wrote: 88 Points
Despite having 6 different grapes, still tastes like a merlot, average.
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1/13/2015 - brucerob wrote: 89 Points
This wine seems to be rounding the bend - fruit fades after 20-30 minutes. Still nice but drink up IMO
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11/28/2014 - brucerob wrote: 91 Points
Love this wine - good QPR not for long term - great now
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11/21/2014 - blakebridges Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good structure, well blended red. Cab, petite verdot, and malbec (in that order) come through strong. Tasting very well right now.
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10/18/2014 - brucerob wrote: 90 Points
This wine is in a good place, solid nor cal Bordeaux blend. On second day fruit was fading so I would say don't plan on a long cellar life. Fruit forward
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5/17/2014 - Dfinn wrote: 92 Points
Nicely balanced. Decanted about 2 hours.
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5/13/2014 - michigan dogs Likes this wine: 90 Points
Had two glasses at Papa Joe's on the rec of the bar tender. Interesting blend of 6 variatels with cabernet accounting for 62%. Very tasty and well balanced, especially considering it is a 2011. I have not found 2011 cabs to be that much less than previous vintages.
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4/5/2014 - rkosd wrote: 88 Points
Nice fruit forward blend. Doesn't have the body of a typical Bordeaux blend (it's not exactly a Bordeaux blend)?and the Malbec and Syrah were rather pronounced, especially on the finish. Nice nose of purple fruit and spice, with a tannic finish. Light vanilla, boysenberry and dried plums on the palate. Really a lipsmacker for the first twenty minutes. A great conversation wine to pair with filet or braised meats!
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2/28/2014 - Jason Karnes wrote: 92 Points
Bold and balanced. Loved by me and my guests.
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12/26/2013 - VAD wrote: 89 Points
Easy to drink. Not overally complex but a nice drinking wine.
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10/12/2013 - ChateauMarcze Likes this wine: 88 Points
Wow, this wine is a confounding blend. Nose is not shy, medium +, milk chocolate (mocha?) blue fruit. Medium + body, more mocha and blueberry fruit smooth tannins and nice finish. Just enough acidity to not finish flabby.
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9/14/2013 - europat55 wrote: 87 Points
Very good nose (B/B+). Very new world, young palate (B).
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5/17/2013 - Endodr Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice dark purple color. Nose of bright fruit including blackberries, cherries, herbs. It is loaded with bright red and dark fruit. It also has flavors of licorice and spice. The wine is medium to full bodied with a lingering finish. Very enjoyable and good value.
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