Balanced but juicy juicy. A little less fruit and a little more "starch" would make this into a much better wine. As it is, a low cost blender designed to move some bulk at a decent profit. Sure keeps the lights on and the ROI within bounds, but this is not the stuff of reputation.
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14,5/20. * * 1/2 Visuel: rouge cerise Olfactif: fruité, net. Petits fruits Gustatif: attaque sucrée, gouleyant, belle note d'acidité? C'est bon mais le sucre et l'alcool risquent d'écœurer à la longue Ensemble: nettement pas mon type de vin....
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I've noticed a fair bit of variation with this particular blend (within vintage). The first bottle was absolutely superb, easily 93 pts. (arguably 95 pts.); each since has been a disappointment, as low as 84 pts. Overall, I'd consider it worth a try at 87 pts. as full-bodied with flavours of dark fruit, though Raymond's Lot No. 3 Cabernet may prove more palatable.
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6/4/2015 - UpfromtheCellar wrote: 85 Points
Balanced but juicy juicy. A little less fruit and a little more "starch" would make this into a much better wine. As it is, a low cost blender designed to move some bulk at a decent profit. Sure keeps the lights on and the ROI within bounds, but this is not the stuff of reputation.
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4/17/2015 - BoireBio Likes this wine: 73 Points
14,5/20. * * 1/2
Visuel: rouge cerise
Olfactif: fruité, net. Petits fruits
Gustatif: attaque sucrée, gouleyant, belle note d'acidité? C'est bon mais le sucre et l'alcool risquent d'écœurer à la longue
Ensemble: nettement pas mon type de vin....
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12/29/2014 - CJM wrote: 76 Points
Clear garnet. Fig, cranberry, blueberry. Slightly sweet,,no acids, no tannins. Lychee. Short balanced finish.
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12/12/2014 - appleforest Likes this wine: 83 Points
The usual CA red blend style. Not exciting, not offensive. If under $10, it's fine.
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11/5/2014 - Spajnky wrote: 87 Points
Nice mix of red varieties. Full bodied with nice berry smell
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7/6/2014 - CameronSumpter Likes this wine: 87 Points
I've noticed a fair bit of variation with this particular blend (within vintage). The first bottle was absolutely superb, easily 93 pts. (arguably 95 pts.); each since has been a disappointment, as low as 84 pts. Overall, I'd consider it worth a try at 87 pts. as full-bodied with flavours of dark fruit, though Raymond's Lot No. 3 Cabernet may prove more palatable.
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2/22/2014 - Winegirl1959 Likes this wine: 85 Points
Nice, but no real depth. Great for the price.
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