Indeed, odd smelly nose when 1st opened (not corked but wet dog/leathery?). While I did get some sense of grenache on the palate, it truly was disjointed. By the end of the first night, I kept getting cola notes. Will let it sit and see how it evolves in 24 hours.
No funky smell the second night. I am now getting the licorice notes and the black fruit taste. And, while the tannins are winning the war, the acidity is putting up a valiant effort. I did not decant this and I must say, it's got the longest strands of sediment I've yet to see in a bottle of wine!
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Grenache like in character, this started off disjointed but rounded out nicely over two hours. Currant, blackberry, minerals and a bit of spiciness. Medium to full bodied. It seemed to become a little fat and overly ripe towards the end.
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Not quite as intense as a prior vintage I've had, this is still a good value Cotes du Rhone-like wine that is enjoyable. It is a medium ruby color, with aromas of spice, soil, and bright red fruits. The flavors are typical for a Grenache-based wine.
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Intially an unpleasant odor of barnyard and deer-musk (corked?) and not discernable flavors except dark fruits. Seriously considered dumping it or using it for cooking. Twelve hours later it was drinkable but nothing here to recommend it for further purchase. I located the similarities to grenache but was underwhelmed.
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11/22/2017 - bscotto wrote:
Thanksgiving Dinner 2017 Michele's.
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3/13/2008 - Cobbster wrote: 85 Points
Light nose of fruit, vanilla, and oak. Soft and light on the palate, but a big, tart finish.
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8/31/2006 - BWalton wrote:
Very nice QPR!
Pepper, earthy, and oregano on the nose. BIG chocolate on first sips, medium tannins. No big fruit - more dried fruit dates/prunes/figs.
Halfway through the bottle we both got stewed or sun dried tomatoes on the nose. Not a bad thing - more of a subset of "earthy."
Would like to try this with marinara or pizza.
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8/15/2006 - NuTricks wrote: 86 Points
Indeed, odd smelly nose when 1st opened (not corked but wet dog/leathery?). While I did get some sense of grenache on the palate, it truly was disjointed. By the end of the first night, I kept getting cola notes. Will let it sit and see how it evolves in 24 hours.
No funky smell the second night. I am now getting the licorice notes and the black fruit taste. And, while the tannins are winning the war, the acidity is putting up a valiant effort. I did not decant this and I must say, it's got the longest strands of sediment I've yet to see in a bottle of wine!
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3/16/2006 - bhardie wrote: 87 Points
Grenache like in character, this started off disjointed but rounded out nicely over two hours. Currant, blackberry, minerals and a bit of spiciness. Medium to full bodied. It seemed to become a little fat and overly ripe towards the end.
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3/9/2006 - Haj wrote: 83 Points
Good flavor and smooth, but nothing compared to the 2003 vintage which is so much brighter and more engaging.
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2/23/2006 - MJHDC wrote: 88 Points
Not quite as intense as a prior vintage I've had, this is still a good value Cotes du Rhone-like wine that is enjoyable. It is a medium ruby color, with aromas of spice, soil, and bright red fruits. The flavors are typical for a Grenache-based wine.
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1/25/2006 - parrothead wrote: 85 Points
good everyday wine
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5/5/2005 - espia wrote:
Very nice. Good value.
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1/9/2005 - Jan Schultink wrote: 88 Points
A consistent, excellent QPR, every-day drinking wine. This one was no exception.
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11/28/2004 - ajlewis wrote: 82 Points
Intially an unpleasant odor of barnyard and deer-musk (corked?) and not discernable flavors except dark fruits. Seriously considered dumping it or using it for cooking. Twelve hours later it was drinkable but nothing here to recommend it for further purchase. I located the similarities to grenache but was underwhelmed.
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