Deep crimson; dried cherries, prunes, cedar; juicy dried cherry, raisiny, medium-full body, good acidity, noticeable heat, firm tannins, lingering finish. A mini-Amarone with seemingly more heat than the 13.5% on the label. Green/bitter notes however, on the finish.
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Thin ruby red color. Very fruity on the nose with a hint of cedar. Strong mouth feel -the wine has an initial punch that fades fast. Tannins are well balanced with a citrus finish. A nice ripasso baseline.
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Cherries with the prickle of acidity in the nose backed by loamy smells. Sour cherries in the mouth with a nice balance of sweet and acidity. Lingering mocha and tannin in the finish.
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Liked this, great value - Dark red, well concentrated with a nose of plum, cherry, raisin, earth and vanilla, nicely structured, balanced, sweet/smooth on the palate with good length (89 Points).
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Strongly alcoholic smell. Tight nose. Taste: very woody, like cedar. Lots of tannin. Packs a punch in the entry but it evaporates fast leaving behind a nice lingering aftertaste that focus on citrus tannin, which is nicely positioned. Smokey, sandalwood and dark fruits: dark plum, black currant. Very dry and has depth. A bit of dark chocolate and flower too. It is fruity almost reminds me of grape juice concentrates. Will be good with Italian food.
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Smell: strong alcohol, woody, cedar, smokey, black cherry, dark plums, hint of sour raspberry, warm spices. Tate: very smooth long finish, medium body, very fruity. Sharp tannin finish contrasts with a smooth opening. Notes of wild blueberry, plums, sweet cherry, strawberry leaf, coffee bitterness, and a little nutmeg. Also a pleasant mellow cedarwood, smoke and old oak. Nice wine with nice structure, fruity but not boring. Has character!
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Very good for the $15 price. Thin ruby-to-purple in color. Took a solid hour to open up, but worth the wait. Tart plum, round and velvety black stone fruit. Shortish finish, easy on tannins. Nicely balanced and versatile, a well-crafted drink-now red that could pair with poultry, meat, pasta, pizza.
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tasted blind clear, ruby purple, ppr wwm nose: candied cherrry, med intensity, warm purple aroma, red fruits, carmalized frits in the sun, some blue frit, cherry, oak palate: dry, acid is med est 13 actual 13.5, length med + finish is of cloves, red fruit, spice, vanilla bean, pair with fruit marinated chicken, salmon, pork ... good luncheon wine for savory dishes -- even a salad with dried cranberries, walnuts, and a premiere cheeese guesses: Italy, north of Italy, thought valpolicella yet wasn't sure ...
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Ganske udmærket vin til tilbudsprisen 40 kr. Måske er den endda 50-55 værd. Endimensionel blomsteragtig, men ikke ubehagelig, duft. God fylde i smagen og udtalt ripasso-karakter i balance med en pæn syreholdighed, der holder vinen fra at være marmeladeagtig.
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4/18/2012 - ColinR wrote: 89 Points
Deep crimson; dried cherries, prunes, cedar; juicy dried cherry, raisiny, medium-full body, good acidity, noticeable heat, firm tannins, lingering finish.
A mini-Amarone with seemingly more heat than the 13.5% on the label. Green/bitter notes however, on the finish.
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7/26/2011 - MJB wrote: 86 Points
Enjoying with Brie and Daelias hazelnut and fig biscuits....mmmmm. Good value wine....
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4/24/2011 - ottawalawyer wrote: 86 Points
A standard Ripasso. Was expecting a little more flavour punch.
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10/30/2010 - Delli wrote: 86 Points
Thin ruby red color. Very fruity on the nose with a hint of cedar. Strong mouth feel -the wine has an initial punch that fades fast. Tannins are well balanced with a citrus finish. A nice ripasso baseline.
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10/16/2010 - markleberry wrote: 85 Points
Cherries with the prickle of acidity in the nose backed by loamy smells. Sour cherries in the mouth with a nice balance of sweet and acidity. Lingering mocha and tannin in the finish.
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3/7/2010 - Tarrant wrote: 89 Points
Liked this, great value - Dark red, well concentrated with a nose of plum, cherry, raisin, earth and vanilla, nicely structured, balanced, sweet/smooth on the palate with good length (89 Points).
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11/18/2009 - Corgoson wrote: 88 Points
Strongly alcoholic smell. Tight nose. Taste: very woody, like cedar. Lots of tannin. Packs a punch in the entry but it evaporates fast leaving behind a nice lingering aftertaste that focus on citrus tannin, which is nicely positioned. Smokey, sandalwood and dark fruits: dark plum, black currant. Very dry and has depth. A bit of dark chocolate and flower too. It is fruity almost reminds me of grape juice concentrates. Will be good with Italian food.
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11/8/2009 - thirsty_cat wrote: 88 Points
Smell: strong alcohol, woody, cedar, smokey, black cherry, dark plums, hint of sour raspberry, warm spices. Tate: very smooth long finish, medium body, very fruity. Sharp tannin finish contrasts with a smooth opening. Notes of wild blueberry, plums, sweet cherry, strawberry leaf, coffee bitterness, and a little nutmeg. Also a pleasant mellow cedarwood, smoke and old oak. Nice wine with nice structure, fruity but not boring. Has character!
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6/9/2009 - finlero wrote: 86 Points
Very good for the $15 price. Thin ruby-to-purple in color. Took a solid hour to open up, but worth the wait. Tart plum, round and velvety black stone fruit. Shortish finish, easy on tannins. Nicely balanced and versatile, a well-crafted drink-now red that could pair with poultry, meat, pasta, pizza.
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3/1/2009 - awinestory wrote: 89 Points
tasted blind clear, ruby purple, ppr wwm nose: candied cherrry, med intensity, warm purple aroma, red fruits, carmalized frits in the sun, some blue frit, cherry, oak palate: dry, acid is med est 13 actual 13.5, length med + finish is of cloves, red fruit, spice, vanilla bean, pair with fruit marinated chicken, salmon, pork ... good luncheon wine for savory dishes -- even a salad with dried cranberries, walnuts, and a premiere cheeese guesses: Italy, north of Italy, thought valpolicella yet wasn't sure ...
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9/14/2008 - Wicker Parker wrote:
Prune and dried cranberry aromas. The bright acidity provides a nice counterpoint to the richness of the raisin-prune bitterness. Good stuff.
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6/3/2008 - mwieth wrote:
Ganske udmærket vin til tilbudsprisen 40 kr. Måske er den endda 50-55 værd. Endimensionel blomsteragtig, men ikke ubehagelig, duft. God fylde i smagen og udtalt ripasso-karakter i balance med en pæn syreholdighed, der holder vinen fra at være marmeladeagtig.
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