Pretty bland and unimpressive for this price point as others have pointed out. Not sure where the higher Community rating came from, but this is our third bottle and they were all 87. OK, nothing special, especially for that price. Can not recommend, will not purchase any further. For what its worth, it is drink now.
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Second bottle, same as 9/2/2016, just nothing special for that price. Can't agree with some of the ratings I have seen on this site and elsewhere 90 and over. Not even close to that. Are we getting to the point that everything is a 5-star like Trip Advisor? It certainly was pleasant and nothing off-putting for a $20 red blend, but the Cab which was pleasant on the nose did not come through on the taste. Overall a pleasant wine, but there are plenty of Washington state red blends from big producers like Columbia Crest that make as good if not better red blends for even less money. Thus, can not recommend and will not re-buy
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Medium body, medium acidity, walnut bite on the nose. Then, surprisingly easy drinking. Balanced fruits without getting to "yum!" Great compliment to the steak, asparagus and sautéed portobellos.
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Can't agree with some of the ratings I have seen on this site and elsewhere 90 and over; the wine mags at 89 are closer to the truth. It certainly was pleasant and nothing off-putting for an under $20 red blend, but the Cab which was pleasant on the nose did not come through on the taste. It was a touch on the thin side, struggling to be medium-bodied. Overall a pleasant wine, but there are plenty of Washington state red blends from big producers like Columbia Crest that make as good if not better red blends for even less money. Thus, can not recommend and will not re-buy. We did let this breathe and decanted; I think it might have more "pop" to it as a pop and pour.
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59/23/11/7 Cabernet/Merlot/Syrah/Malbec. Only 50% oak, 20% of that new. Medium minus nose shows dark fruit, mocha, baking spice. Palate is approachable, easy tasty fruit right away, chocolate, blackberry, black jam, sweet pepper, mocha. A nice drink now style that is a crowd pleaser and good QPR.
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Working my way through a case of this. At a cost of less than $12/bottle from Safeway (on sale), this has become my recent daily consume. I do enjoy a good red blend.
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12/21/2018 - IlonaN wrote: 89 Points
From double magnum. Medium bodied, nicely integrated blend that pleased everyone on Christmas Eve.
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5/2/2018 - Z1nnfull wrote: 87 Points
Pretty bland and unimpressive for this price point as others have pointed out. Not sure where the higher Community rating came from, but this is our third bottle and they were all 87. OK, nothing special, especially for that price. Can not recommend, will not purchase any further.
For what its worth, it is drink now.
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4/28/2018 - mikeydaz wrote:
Gave to Trainas
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4/28/2018 - mikeydaz wrote:
Gave to Trainas 4-28-18
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3/3/2018 - Bernieghg Does not like this wine:
Pretty bland for that price and supposed good rating.
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12/18/2017 - Z1nnfull wrote: 87 Points
Second bottle, same as 9/2/2016, just nothing special for that price.
Can't agree with some of the ratings I have seen on this site and elsewhere 90 and over. Not even close to that. Are we getting to the point that everything is a 5-star like Trip Advisor?
It certainly was pleasant and nothing off-putting for a $20 red blend, but the Cab which was pleasant on the nose did not come through on the taste. Overall a pleasant wine, but there are plenty of Washington state red blends from big producers like Columbia Crest that make as good if not better red blends for even less money. Thus, can not recommend and will not re-buy
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3/12/2017 - MatttyD wrote: 86 Points
Medium body, medium acidity, walnut bite on the nose. Then, surprisingly easy drinking. Balanced fruits without getting to "yum!" Great compliment to the steak, asparagus and sautéed portobellos.
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12/30/2016 - MW18 wrote: 85 Points
Just ok
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11/27/2016 - EPiry Likes this wine: 93 Points
Aroma: Clove, vanilla, oak, leather, tabaco
Pallet: smooth with some tannins. Red fruits, with spices of clove and cinnamon.
Very well balanced.
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9/2/2016 - Z1nnfull wrote: 87 Points
Can't agree with some of the ratings I have seen on this site and elsewhere 90 and over; the wine mags at 89 are closer to the truth. It certainly was pleasant and nothing off-putting for an under $20 red blend, but the Cab which was pleasant on the nose did not come through on the taste. It was a touch on the thin side, struggling to be medium-bodied. Overall a pleasant wine, but there are plenty of Washington state red blends from big producers like Columbia Crest that make as good if not better red blends for even less money. Thus, can not recommend and will not re-buy.
We did let this breathe and decanted; I think it might have more "pop" to it as a pop and pour.
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8/17/2016 - GTFreek wrote:
59/23/11/7 Cabernet/Merlot/Syrah/Malbec. Only 50% oak, 20% of that new. Medium minus nose shows dark fruit, mocha, baking spice. Palate is approachable, easy tasty fruit right away, chocolate, blackberry, black jam, sweet pepper, mocha. A nice drink now style that is a crowd pleaser and good QPR.
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2/11/2016 - NashvilleWineCouple wrote: 92 Points
Very nice, especially at the price point. Best with food. A nice smooth taste, no hot alcohol taste -- more fruit forward. We'll be buying more.
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1/26/2016 - rwillis102 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Working my way through a case of this. At a cost of less than $12/bottle from Safeway (on sale), this has become my recent daily consume. I do enjoy a good red blend.
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5/24/2015 - objective rater Likes this wine: 91 Points
Solid reasonably priced bottle for when you have non-wine snob guests over the house. You will enjoy it, too!
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