Decanted for an hour then had with chicken and collard "spanakopita." Somewhat light red color. Nose was initially a bit tinny, but it aired out quickly enough. Bright, tart fruit with a light body, mild spice and a hint of tobacco. Quite nice for a cheap Tuesday wine. Drinking very nicely now, unlikely to improve. Would buy again at under $10.
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very dark , decanted 2 hours and still lots of tannins, it is not very expressive paired with a grilled steak, if I had another bottle would age a couple more years.
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stored since purchase (Feb 2010) in 55 degree wine cabinet and decanted approximately one hour before serving with grilled tri-tip steak. This is quintessentially old world with its restrained fruit and nuance of earth tones. Would not buy it again, even at $12, but I like trying new wines so I'm glad I had it once.
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Lovely deep ruby. Some blackberry fruit, some wood and leather too. Medium weight, fresh and nicely balanced. Clean. Very pleasant, great QPR and could have benefited from more time.
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Beautiful notes of berry and cocoa on the front dissapating in to slight hints of eucalyptus and a thin wire spice of cherble. Delicate on the finish with a long linger.
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Very "green" after the third night was much calmer. Will need to age for awhile. All intentions of being a good Bordeaux especially for the price. Let this one sit, or at least decant for a few hours!
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I have tasted this wine over two nights . . . this is an uptight, tightly wound wine that needs some time to relax. Considerably better on the second night. Nose is tight - green currant and a hint of cedar. Flavors of sour plum and unripe cherry. It's trying to come out, but it's not there yet. There is a bitter component on the finish that pulls my focus. Overall, this has potential, but I'd wait another year or two before popping open another bottle. Salud!
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4/19/2021 - JovAe Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very pleasant wine, lots of black fruit, soft tannins and balanced on acidity, long, lingering finish.
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11/18/2017 - MichielH wrote:
Sadly a bit of cork.
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9/17/2013 - Verhagen wrote: 88 Points
Dark fruit hint of leather. Taste not as exciting as the nose. But it has length, very nice wine.
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1/3/2012 - yeastbeast wrote: 84 Points
Decanted for an hour then had with chicken and collard "spanakopita." Somewhat light red color. Nose was initially a bit tinny, but it aired out quickly enough. Bright, tart fruit with a light body, mild spice and a hint of tobacco. Quite nice for a cheap Tuesday wine. Drinking very nicely now, unlikely to improve. Would buy again at under $10.
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10/7/2011 - midai wrote:
very dark , decanted 2 hours and still lots of tannins, it is not very expressive paired with a grilled steak, if I had another bottle would age a couple more years.
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5/29/2011 - grayfont wrote: 85 Points
stored since purchase (Feb 2010) in 55 degree wine cabinet and decanted approximately one hour before serving with grilled tri-tip steak. This is quintessentially old world with its restrained fruit and nuance of earth tones. Would not buy it again, even at $12, but I like trying new wines so I'm glad I had it once.
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11/23/2010 - JoshA wrote: 89 Points
Big ripe and juicy dark fruit and light tannins. Long, delicious finish.
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9/4/2010 - cannym wrote: 86 Points
Lovely deep ruby. Some blackberry fruit, some wood and leather too. Medium weight, fresh and nicely balanced. Clean. Very pleasant, great QPR and could have benefited from more time.
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8/12/2010 - Jakebo14 wrote: 86 Points
Muted at first, but after an hour opened up nicely. For the money, a great buy.
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5/22/2010 - icrworldnu wrote: 88 Points
Beautiful notes of berry and cocoa on the front dissapating in to slight hints of eucalyptus and a thin wire spice of cherble. Delicate on the finish with a long linger.
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5/21/2010 - bformanek wrote: 88 Points
Very "green" after the third night was much calmer. Will need to age for awhile. All intentions of being a good Bordeaux especially for the price. Let this one sit, or at least decant for a few hours!
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2/19/2010 - armchairsommelier wrote: 84 Points
I have tasted this wine over two nights . . . this is an uptight, tightly wound wine that needs some time to relax. Considerably better on the second night. Nose is tight - green currant and a hint of cedar. Flavors of sour plum and unripe cherry. It's trying to come out, but it's not there yet. There is a bitter component on the finish that pulls my focus. Overall, this has potential, but I'd wait another year or two before popping open another bottle. Salud!
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6/8/2009 - maxmanx wrote: 89 Points
Would be interested to see if this gets better after a few years in the cellar.
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5/20/2009 - maxmanx wrote: 88 Points
Very reasonable Bordeaux for the price. Not spectacular, but good QPR.
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12/30/2008 - Cliff A wrote: 88 Points
An excellent everyday Bordeax with good fruit on the nose and palate with soft tannins. Great QPR for a Bordeaxu from the outstanding 2005 vintage.
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12/12/2008 - winolee wrote: 90 Points
Difficult nose, slight cherry. Tannic, but not hot. Not sure if it just needs more time in the bottle. Very tart cherries.
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