Feb 2021 - great QPR for an under $10 wine. Drinking really well right now in 2021, after a 2 hour decant. Fruit is not overbearing and jammy. Smooth, moderate levels of tannin. Not complex but has enough variety on the nose and palette to hold your attention. Graphite (pencil lead), ripe black fruit, long bitter finish. Full body, silky mouthfeel. Nice oak, without being overbearing. Attractive label.
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Ruby with hints of violet, medium legs, minimal rim variation. Aromas of red berries predominate: strawberry, cranberry, raspberry. Hint of light toast. On the palate, red berries remain the central impression with a bit of clove and tea emerging. Light/medium body, bright and simple texture. Finish is medium, acidity is medium plus. Impression: friendly red wine that may even appeal as an introduction to reds for white drinkers. Finishes longer than I'd expect of a simple Spanish Garnacha. This wine and the Rose' of same brand are becoming reliable producers for us. Bought on sale at $6, so QPR above average. Drink now.
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I was gifted this bottle by a co-worker. I believe it’s about $10 retail. Taking that in to consideration, this is a nice value. Not sure I’ve ever had a $10 wine that is actually drinkable.
It’s extracted and manipulated aromatically with blackberry preserves, baked dark berry pie, and licorice. The mouthfeel is actually solid...not wonky/flabby at all. Oak, overripe red, blue and black fruits, and a touch of typical Grenache pepper. Simple and fruity. Hard to ask for more from a $10 bottle.
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A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, cola, chocolate and spice on finish. A very good value, good the last three vintages, cool label. www.winelx.com
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2/15/2021 - AjitK Likes this wine: 87 Points
Feb 2021 - great QPR for an under $10 wine. Drinking really well right now in 2021, after a 2 hour decant. Fruit is not overbearing and jammy. Smooth, moderate levels of tannin. Not complex but has enough variety on the nose and palette to hold your attention. Graphite (pencil lead), ripe black fruit, long bitter finish. Full body, silky mouthfeel. Nice oak, without being overbearing. Attractive label.
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11/15/2020 - Rudolph Schmidt Likes this wine:
Over ripe berries, stewed fruits & spice with enough structure that it doesn't become super flabby.
30 min decant helps!
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8/30/2020 - familydoc Does not like this wine: 81 Points
Not as good as previous vintages, graphite and grape juice
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3/2/2019 - ISOPinot Likes this wine: 86 Points
Ruby with hints of violet, medium legs, minimal rim variation. Aromas of red berries predominate: strawberry, cranberry, raspberry. Hint of light toast. On the palate, red berries remain the central impression with a bit of clove and tea emerging. Light/medium body, bright and simple texture. Finish is medium, acidity is medium plus. Impression: friendly red wine that may even appeal as an introduction to reds for white drinkers. Finishes longer than I'd expect of a simple Spanish Garnacha. This wine and the Rose' of same brand are becoming reliable producers for us. Bought on sale at $6, so QPR above average. Drink now.
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12/19/2018 - Shay.Aldriedge wrote: 88 Points
I was gifted this bottle by a co-worker. I believe it’s about $10 retail. Taking that in to consideration, this is a nice value. Not sure I’ve ever had a $10 wine that is actually drinkable.
It’s extracted and manipulated aromatically with blackberry preserves, baked dark berry pie, and licorice. The mouthfeel is actually solid...not wonky/flabby at all. Oak, overripe red, blue and black fruits, and a touch of typical Grenache pepper. Simple and fruity. Hard to ask for more from a $10 bottle.
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12/19/2018 - Vino_STL Likes this wine: 85 Points
High rating for a weekday house wine. Cool label.
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9/30/2018 - maxima wrote: 84 Points
Grenache molle et insipide, pas cher mais ne vaut pas cher...next!
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7/29/2018 - cynicaloptimist Likes this wine: 90 Points
Decant! A bit heavy on alcohol at the beginning, goes away after a bit and becomes enjoyable. nice berry notes.
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7/28/2018 - corkscrews Likes this wine: 87 Points
Similar to last note, a great QPR. www.winelx.com
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5/27/2018 - amflinn wrote: 87 Points
Nice fruit, but overly sweet for my taste in Garnacha.
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11/3/2017 - osailhan wrote: 86 Points
Un Garnacha généreux avec une belle matière fruitée et des tanins soyeux.
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8/19/2017 - corkscrews Likes this wine: 87 Points
A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, cola, chocolate and spice on finish. A very good value, good the last three vintages, cool label.
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