this bottle was infinitely better than i recall previous ones being. while not a top-tier rdd, it's definitely hitting its stride. pleasantly bold, rich fruit, tannins no longer overpoweringly stiff. restrained enough to pair with non-steak food (and even showing some light cherry when paired with cheeses).
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Very Dry aserbic, with a strong tannin still.. Sour cherries, requires some powerful protien to go with it. I liked this wine with all its tartness, but perhaps would have been better if it sat for another 2 years.
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Dark red/violet in color. Nose: Light mineral, alcohol, and earth. Palate: Medium/heavy, prunes, tobacco, molasses, barnyard, and balanced acidity with a dry finish that consisted of oak and dark fruit. It seemed a bit heavy for a Tempranillo.
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Dark red; currants, floral, stewed prunes with some barnyard aromas; flavors are rich, medium bodied and acidity; floral/violets, some minerals, the barnyard notes don't come through...clean finish.
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Group pizza night at Luzzo's in the East Village. No tasting notes. But the entire group (21 people) seemed to like it. It went well with the pizza and on its own. Although personally, it might have been my least favorite of the night. It seems like a very heavy monolithic wine.
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Very nice wine, especially for the $17 price. Unmistakable Tempranillo nose of red fruits and sweet earth but with a hint of molasses as well. The palate shows the same with great tangy acidity and very nuanced coconut and spice notes from the oak. It is a pleasure to drink RdD and not be overwhelmed with oak. The fruit is pretty here, especially if you prefer a wine that is a bit brooding. Again, a nice RdD for the price.
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10/11/2020 - idonotlikeliver Likes this wine: 89 Points
this bottle was infinitely better than i recall previous ones being. while not a top-tier rdd, it's definitely hitting its stride. pleasantly bold, rich fruit, tannins no longer overpoweringly stiff. restrained enough to pair with non-steak food (and even showing some light cherry when paired with cheeses).
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10/21/2019 - Wine4Cam Does not like this wine: 67 Points
Rustic sulphuric nose. On the palate rustic tannins dominate fruit and sulfur is unpleasant on the finish.
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5/8/2019 - kvswine Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very Dry aserbic, with a strong tannin still.. Sour cherries, requires some powerful protien to go with it. I liked this wine with all its tartness, but perhaps would have been better if it sat for another 2 years.
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12/9/2017 - SonomaCoaster Likes this wine: 91 Points
Savory, black olives, nice with wine braised beef.
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8/26/2017 - warreninco wrote: 89 Points
- Crimsom color - Drank for dwights birthday 8/25/17.
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2/8/2017 - LADYEF wrote:
Gave to a friend
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10/13/2016 - Mr. Slate wrote: 85 Points
Dark red/violet in color. Nose: Light mineral, alcohol, and earth. Palate: Medium/heavy, prunes, tobacco, molasses, barnyard, and balanced acidity with a dry finish that consisted of oak and dark fruit. It seemed a bit heavy for a Tempranillo.
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7/17/2016 - CieloVista wrote: 86 Points
Dark red; currants, floral, stewed prunes with some barnyard aromas; flavors are rich, medium bodied and acidity; floral/violets, some minerals, the barnyard notes don't come through...clean finish.
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6/23/2016 - VinoVeniVidiVici Likes this wine: 88 Points
Sun-ripened dark purple and red fruits, heady aroma with rich soil, heavy body. ...this 100% Tempranillo is a treat.
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4/28/2016 - jerbearjb Likes this wine: 87 Points
A little muted, and not overly complex, but ready to go. Drink now.
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3/17/2016 - zinfomaniac wrote: 88 Points
Red fruit and spice, drinking very nicely although I'm not sure for how much longer.
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1/21/2016 - RMapou Likes this wine: 89 Points
Agree with Sonomacoaster. Paired well with pork tenderloin/cranberry apricot preparation. Should last into this year easily.
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10/16/2015 - SonomaCoaster Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wonderful! Concentrated, complex, great nose. Drinking well, but no need to rush.
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6/28/2015 - SMHalps Likes this wine: 88 Points
Group pizza night at Luzzo's in the East Village. No tasting notes. But the entire group (21 people) seemed to like it. It went well with the pizza and on its own. Although personally, it might have been my least favorite of the night. It seems like a very heavy monolithic wine.
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6/3/2015 - SMHalps Likes this wine: 86 Points
a clunky chewy wine. Others at the table liked it much more than I did. I found it an average non descript wine.
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4/8/2015 - Old School Fan Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice wine, especially for the $17 price. Unmistakable Tempranillo nose of red fruits and sweet earth but with a hint of molasses as well. The palate shows the same with great tangy acidity and very nuanced coconut and spice notes from the oak. It is a pleasure to drink RdD and not be overwhelmed with oak. The fruit is pretty here, especially if you prefer a wine that is a bit brooding. Again, a nice RdD for the price.
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