Drank alongside the '09. This was nicely integrated and balanced, good nose and structure. This had more complexity and finish. Our group of 6 was split on which they thought was better. Both were very nice but I gave the edge to the '08.
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This is a nice Claret which is a little fruit forward of red cherry and currant. On the palate you taste more of the fruit along with a little mineral and coffee. It is not overly complex, but has a nice blend of tannins. The blend of varietals gives it a nice Bordeaux style. It is medium bodied with a nice mid finish.
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Came in a wine club shipment, so not sure the bottle price to compare to the value. It didn't blow us away, but was an easy drinking mid-week'er. On about a 30min decant there wasn't much on the nose, but it is a pretty powerful yet elegant wine on the palate. A lot of tannin on the back end, medium finish.
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My wife and I were disappointed with this bottle this time around. Have had TE claret's before and really enjoyed them, especially at this great price point. Anyway, this one lacked any complexity or dept. Was just kinda "flat" in some ways.
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Fruit-forward, delicate, candy-sweet red fruit, white flowers, raspberry and cherry fruit, disjointed at midpalate, nondescript finish, very easy-drinking.
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3/16/2017 - AlphaL Likes this wine: 89 Points
Same as the last bottle I tried on 7/23/14
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5/20/2015 - GTom75 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Different. Strong notes of cherry.
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1/11/2015 - VinoLuvers wrote:
A bit jammy
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1/9/2015 - Cellarseller Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drank alongside the '09. This was nicely integrated and balanced, good nose and structure. This had more complexity and finish. Our group of 6 was split on which they thought was better. Both were very nice but I gave the edge to the '08.
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12/26/2014 - Tomportwine Likes this wine: 89 Points
quite good claret, well balanced, bright acidity,nice complement to beef tenderloin
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7/23/2014 - AlphaL Likes this wine: 89 Points
This is a nice Claret which is a little fruit forward of red cherry and currant. On the palate you taste more of the fruit along with a little mineral and coffee. It is not overly complex, but has a nice blend of tannins. The blend of varietals gives it a nice Bordeaux style. It is medium bodied with a nice mid finish.
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1/15/2014 - acc123456 Likes this wine:
Came in a wine club shipment, so not sure the bottle price to compare to the value. It didn't blow us away, but was an easy drinking mid-week'er. On about a 30min decant there wasn't much on the nose, but it is a pretty powerful yet elegant wine on the palate. A lot of tannin on the back end, medium finish.
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12/12/2013 - Skully wrote: 79 Points
My wife and I were disappointed with this bottle this time around. Have had TE claret's before and really enjoyed them, especially at this great price point. Anyway, this one lacked any complexity or dept. Was just kinda "flat" in some ways.
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5/2/2011 - Giggs wrote: 86 Points
Fruit-forward, delicate, candy-sweet red fruit, white flowers, raspberry and cherry fruit, disjointed at midpalate, nondescript finish, very easy-drinking.
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