Velvety, intense dark fruited blend. Friends strongly preferred this over slightly older Quilceda Creek red blend. Incredible value. May be at its peak.
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Nice combination of grace and ooomph from a Bdx blend. Takes its time opening but then rewards with mocha and cherry base. A bit of acid bite on opening.
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Excellent QPR. Very tasty Bordeaux style blend from Washington State. Medium body, cherry fruit on nose and palate. I did not get the green streak some have mentioned. Will buy more if it comes up on Garagiste again.
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Strong green streak suggesting substantial pyrazines, with cherry cola and vanilla oak, fine tannins. Consistent with previous notes, though more harmonious than previous bottles. Not my favorite.
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Qpr is solid. Hint of pyrazine shows it's place and varieties. Balanced palate that highlights WA with a lack of sap/RS often found in CA reds. While not a showstopper, the wine punches above its class, especially at Garagiste closeout.
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(opened yesterday) - color: medium-dark purple; nose: oak and light cherry; taste: medium-bodied mouthfeel, round, polished red fruit taste with a tiny hint of sweetness, medium-length finish with notes of cola and dark chocolate, light tannins; overall: very delicious, New World personality, easy to drink, drinking well as of March 2020, decent QPR ($15.50 via Garagiste)...wish I'd bought more than two bottles.
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Rich, forward, and acidic, this hits the palate with smooth, oak-tinged berry fruit, solid mid-palate density, and a long finish. The lingering impression is of dark chocolate and raspberry ganache.
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Distinct nose of maraschino cherries and eucalyptus. A bit of EtOH. Punches strong up front. Cherry palate, taut. Spicy and fun though, and ready to drink now.
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Been drinking the Interludes for years. This could be one of the better ones. Seems fruitier. Will see if it stands the test of time. Will try another in a year. Rarely am I disappointed with Waters.
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Solid Bordeaux blend, at a killer QPR (from Garagiste). Cassis and black cherry fruit, vanilla, cola and touches of mocha on the finish. Drink now with air (as it's still fairly tannic) through 2025.
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Medium bodied, crisp dry red plum and cherry fruit, a little sweetness, not overly so, more cherry and dark plum on the finish. Good and nicely balanced.
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An enjoyable Washington state red blend. Strong emphasis on the fruit without it being overwrought. Decent structure, but doesn't seem to have the stuffing to last a while. A wine to enjoy for the next few years.
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12/28/2023 - elevwine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Velvety, intense dark fruited blend. Friends strongly preferred this over slightly older Quilceda Creek red blend. Incredible value. May be at its peak.
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10/16/2023 - davidspieker wrote: 89 Points
Dark cloudy red color. Minimal red fruit aromas. Full red with chewy but pleasant finish. Good value.
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12/25/2022 - MostlyFrance wrote:
Too much oak the first 60 minutes for me. But ok afterwards.
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9/25/2022 - robmillis Likes this wine: 91 Points
Smooth, fulfilling, very versatile. Incredible QPR.
Like berry-soaked leather-tobacco velour robe for the tongue. Pop and pour, first night is best.
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3/6/2022 - elevwine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice combination of grace and ooomph from a Bdx blend. Takes its time opening but then rewards with mocha and cherry base. A bit of acid bite on opening.
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2/5/2022 - pyrat40 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Excellent QPR. Very tasty Bordeaux style blend from Washington State. Medium body, cherry fruit on nose and palate. I did not get the green streak some have mentioned. Will buy more if it comes up on Garagiste again.
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11/23/2021 - davidspieker wrote: 89 Points
Dark red and viscus in the glass. Musty cellar aromas. Mid weight with fruity but earthy cherry flavors. Fine tannins on a lengthy finish.
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10/24/2021 - jayw wrote:
Strong green streak suggesting substantial pyrazines, with cherry cola and vanilla oak, fine tannins. Consistent with previous notes, though more harmonious than previous bottles. Not my favorite.
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8/9/2021 - Fuz98112 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Amazing with marinara tagliatelle. Shame on me for only buying one bottle.
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8/7/2021 - swoodworth wrote: 91 Points
Merlot dominated with all 5 Bordeaux grapes. Chocolate covered dark cherries. Delicious with nice tannins.
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5/21/2021 - bcolbath Likes this wine: 90 Points
A very nice Washington blend. Nice color, nose and body. A great value.
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3/27/2021 - wagonwine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Qpr is solid. Hint of pyrazine shows it's place and varieties. Balanced palate that highlights WA with a lack of sap/RS often found in CA reds. While not a showstopper, the wine punches above its class, especially at Garagiste closeout.
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5/12/2020 - davidspieker wrote: 90 Points
Mature dark red color. Musty cherry aromas. Ripe and juicy red and blue fruit flavors with some citrus and licorice on a lengthy finish.
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4/27/2020 - bradleymichaelharris@gmail.com Likes this wine: 92 Points
Fantastic Bordeaux blend from waters. Really an enjoyable full bodied wine for a steal
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4/15/2020 - Jmac56 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Modest fruity nose. Medium full bodied wine with nice ce acid, tannin and fruit. Relatively well balanced. Very enjoyable.
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3/27/2020 - jayw wrote:
Another bottle with a bitter green streak.
Edit: Much better on day 2. Probably just needs more time.
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3/26/2020 - Epic Tale Likes this wine: 90 Points
(opened yesterday) - color: medium-dark purple; nose: oak and light cherry; taste: medium-bodied mouthfeel, round, polished red fruit taste with a tiny hint of sweetness, medium-length finish with notes of cola and dark chocolate, light tannins; overall: very delicious, New World personality, easy to drink, drinking well as of March 2020, decent QPR ($15.50 via Garagiste)...wish I'd bought more than two bottles.
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3/15/2020 - JimEaton Likes this wine: 91 Points
Cab dominates the nose. Lots of fruit on the pallet. Subtle tannins. I always order these when they show up on Garagiste.
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1/30/2020 - Portland Seth wrote:
Went down like candy, no reason to hold. Yum!
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1/10/2020 - winepog wrote: 91 Points
Solid bdx blend.
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12/30/2019 - mkates2000 wrote: 88 Points
A bit green for my taste. Slightly ruggid with some blackberry and bark
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12/12/2019 - Jmac56 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Well rounded, nice fruit medium full body- a lovely wine.
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12/8/2019 - MBusk Likes this wine: 91 Points
Rich, forward, and acidic, this hits the palate with smooth, oak-tinged berry fruit, solid mid-palate density, and a long finish. The lingering impression is of dark chocolate and raspberry ganache.
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12/2/2019 - Doc90 wrote: 88 Points
Distinct nose of maraschino cherries and eucalyptus. A bit of EtOH. Punches strong up front. Cherry palate, taut. Spicy and fun though, and ready to drink now.
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11/24/2019 - stbraunt Likes this wine: 91 Points
A really nice blend. Not too sweet... mild fruit flavor. Really easy drinking.
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11/20/2019 - jayw wrote:
Fruit forward with an odd green streak that doesn't fit with the rest of the wine. Based on others' notes I wonder if this bottle is flawed.
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8/27/2019 - rakasome Likes this wine: 90 Points
Been drinking the Interludes for years. This could be one of the better ones. Seems fruitier. Will see if it stands the test of time. Will try another in a year. Rarely am I disappointed with Waters.
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8/25/2019 - Portland Seth Likes this wine: 90 Points
Cassis, blackberry and pencil shavings. Sweet on the attack with good structure and lift. Easy drinker.
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8/20/2019 - RPerro Likes this wine: 90 Points
Solid Bordeaux blend, at a killer QPR (from Garagiste). Cassis and black cherry fruit, vanilla, cola and touches of mocha on the finish. Drink now with air (as it's still fairly tannic) through 2025.
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6/21/2019 - davidspieker wrote: 89 Points
Minimal musty cherry aroma. Ripe red fruit flavors with a juicy and acidic finish with balanced tanin. Good value.
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5/23/2019 - thebonnydooner wrote: 89 Points
Medium bodied, crisp dry red plum and cherry fruit, a little sweetness, not overly so, more cherry and dark plum on the finish. Good and nicely balanced.
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5/18/2019 - geoffreychambertin Likes this wine: 89 Points
An enjoyable Washington state red blend. Strong emphasis on the fruit without it being overwrought. Decent structure, but doesn't seem to have the stuffing to last a while. A wine to enjoy for the next few years.
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