Awful. Past it's best before date (apparently) but I can't imagine this could've been half decent a couple of years ago. Hopefully I am wrong. Oak was far too prominent, almost burnt like. Not sure my sink appreciated having this wine dumped down its throat. Thankfully I didn't pay a cent for this garbage (it was gifted).
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Deep ruby red color. Intense on the nose with a fruit-oak note - tones of blackberry, blueberry, plum, overripe raspberry. The oak smelled like it was from chips. The body is medium with medium acidity and alcohol. Lacking complexion and serious structure, but very good wine for every day. Medium aftertaste.
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This was a gift from a non serious wine drinking friend. Probably the best vintage if this I have tasted. Still enough residual sugar to remove this from consideration as a serious wine. Big, dark and very fruity. The viscous mouth feel of a slightly sweet wine. It does grow on you and might taste good with spaghetti.
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Garnet colored, smells of rubbery ethanol with hints of raspberry. Medium bodied a little blackberry and a hot, short, oaky finish. Smooth but otherwise unimpressive. Good for large gatherings and strict budgets.
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I've drunk this stuff before and remember it as being much better - maybe 87-88 - than what in experiencing today. No complexity, bitter and overly acidic. Food would probably help but this tastes like the $7 wine that it is, and that's not a compliment.
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A pretty decent red. Somewhat overoaked and bit too vanilla sweet but not as overdone as many other reds in this category, you can actually taste the Zinfandel and Caernet. The balance is good and the sweetness is subtle, the finish is pleasant.
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6/16/2022 - Pernicano wrote:
Old bottle that turned.
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2/5/2018 - Aherdrich wrote:
Not from JWA
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12/20/2017 - Faye Raye72 wrote:
Opened with Joan during holiday visit. I LIKED THIS RED!
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9/1/2017 - fsthilaire Does not like this wine:
Awful. Past it's best before date (apparently) but I can't imagine this could've been half decent a couple of years ago. Hopefully I am wrong. Oak was far too prominent, almost burnt like. Not sure my sink appreciated having this wine dumped down its throat. Thankfully I didn't pay a cent for this garbage (it was gifted).
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1/13/2017 - Frank-H wrote: 80 Points
Cooking wine!!!! Nothing more then that..... Crab Cioppino
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9/9/2016 - grapenomad wrote: 85 Points
Deep ruby red color. Intense on the nose with a fruit-oak note - tones of blackberry, blueberry, plum, overripe raspberry. The oak smelled like it was from chips. The body is medium with medium acidity and alcohol. Lacking complexion and serious structure, but very good wine for every day. Medium aftertaste.
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8/23/2016 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 86 Points
This was a gift from a non serious wine drinking friend. Probably the best vintage if this I have tasted. Still enough residual sugar to remove this from consideration as a serious wine. Big, dark and very fruity. The viscous mouth feel of a slightly sweet wine. It does grow on you and might taste good with spaghetti.
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5/15/2016 - 89Corvid wrote: 82 Points
Garnet colored, smells of rubbery ethanol with hints of raspberry. Medium bodied a little blackberry and a hot, short, oaky finish. Smooth but otherwise unimpressive. Good for large gatherings and strict budgets.
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2/14/2016 - wayne47 wrote:
Pass on this and buy the Silk version.
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1/30/2016 - Rentalguy wrote: 77 Points
Not bad for a cheap wine. Inoffensive but a little too sweet.
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1/29/2016 - Davetroup wrote: 81 Points
I've drunk this stuff before and remember it as being much better - maybe 87-88 - than what in experiencing today. No complexity, bitter and overly acidic. Food would probably help but this tastes like the $7 wine that it is, and that's not a compliment.
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12/31/2015 - Billist Likes this wine:
Not bad for a light dry red.
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12/27/2015 - kmtama wrote: 88 Points
Nothing amazing but smooth, easy to drink. Solid crowd pleaser
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12/24/2015 - heyjohnnyboy Does not like this wine: 72 Points
Nothing but sugar. 12 G/L!!! That is outrageous...
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10/24/2015 - Woodbridge Brad Likes this wine: 85 Points
A pretty decent red. Somewhat overoaked and bit too vanilla sweet but not as overdone as many other reds in this category, you can actually taste the Zinfandel and Caernet. The balance is good and the sweetness is subtle, the finish is pleasant.
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10/4/2015 - robmillis Likes this wine: 89 Points
Same as it ever was. Reliable, floral, chocolatey crowd pleaser. No genius here, but always good to have a case on hand.
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8/20/2015 - Central Coast Wino wrote: 87 Points
Great for the price. Rich, flavorful, but a tad sweet.
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8/16/2015 - indiscriminate palate wrote:
Velvety texture, rich, with little structure. Raspberries. Always a crowd pleaser, but very simple.
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7/4/2015 - indiscriminate palate wrote: 84 Points
Big-bodied, silky mouthfeel. Raspberry, sour cherry. Tingly tannin, medium acid. Quite an enjoyable party-pleaser.
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4/8/2015 - artemis836 wrote: 85 Points
Went well with pork roast dinner, also was a hit at a large party. Nothing amazing but solid. Purchase again.
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3/15/2015 - econ_lobo Likes this wine: 88 Points
Fruit forward. Smooth to drink. Deceptive legs. Finish fades rapidly.
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