Sadly, this is the last bottle of the case of this that I bought for under $12/bottle. Yeah. I know. Well, while this bottle was fantastic, it is probably best that I had it tonight. There is still plenty of fruit, depth, and clearly balanced, but the tannins are completely integrated and there are some slight stewed notes on the palate. Nothing at all serious, mind you, but it does make me think that there is more of that aged stewed fruit on the near horizon. So if you have any, drink up, it's fabulous! thedrunkencyclist.com
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Back in 2009, I bought a case of this wine from the PLCB for a whopping $11.69/bottle. Should have bought several more cases. This represents the 11th bottle we have consumed, and this is in the running for the best of the lot: great (slightly stewed) fruit with secondary characteristics of leather, anise, and a slight whiff of tobacco. But make no mistake, this is gangbusters. Perfect balance, nice depth, falls just short of a “Whoa.” thedrunkencyclist.com
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Alright, I hate the PLCB (the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board that controls all wine sales in the state). Normally, it is easily the worst place on the planet to buy wine. There are exceptions to every rule. This was one. I got this for about $10. Yes $10. This is a fabulous wine and I have been trying to resist drinking them. Tonight I succumbed, and i am glad I did. Wonderful fruit, great balance, plenty of intrigue. Outstanding. thedrunkencyclist.com
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Just amazed at what a smoking deal this was--$10! Nice red berry fruit on the nose with a hint of heat. On the palate, well rounded with some slight tannins on the finish. I would think this would be good for at least another 5 years, maybe more.
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Popped and poured. Strong notes of coffee on the nose as well as some black raspberry kool-aid. On the palate, a little heat, but lots of fruit and a hint of tannin on the back end. Medium finish. Good.
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1/22/2018 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 Points
Sadly, this is the last bottle of the case of this that I bought for under $12/bottle. Yeah. I know. Well, while this bottle was fantastic, it is probably best that I had it tonight. There is still plenty of fruit, depth, and clearly balanced, but the tannins are completely integrated and there are some slight stewed notes on the palate. Nothing at all serious, mind you, but it does make me think that there is more of that aged stewed fruit on the near horizon. So if you have any, drink up, it's fabulous! thedrunkencyclist.com
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3/5/2017 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 Points
Back in 2009, I bought a case of this wine from the PLCB for a whopping $11.69/bottle. Should have bought several more cases. This represents the 11th bottle we have consumed, and this is in the running for the best of the lot: great (slightly stewed) fruit with secondary characteristics of leather, anise, and a slight whiff of tobacco. But make no mistake, this is gangbusters. Perfect balance, nice depth, falls just short of a “Whoa.” thedrunkencyclist.com
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4/10/2014 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points
Alright, I hate the PLCB (the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board that controls all wine sales in the state). Normally, it is easily the worst place on the planet to buy wine. There are exceptions to every rule. This was one. I got this for about $10. Yes $10. This is a fabulous wine and I have been trying to resist drinking them. Tonight I succumbed, and i am glad I did. Wonderful fruit, great balance, plenty of intrigue. Outstanding. thedrunkencyclist.com
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6/12/2013 - hosscrow wrote:
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9/28/2011 - The Drunken Cyclist wrote: 93 Points
Popped and poured. Wow, really doing well at this point. Similar notes, but fruit more vibrant, pronounced, yet integrated. Outstanding.
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2/3/2011 - ecola wrote: 87 Points
Aromas and flavors of cola, a little oak, and plum. Strong acidity and easy to drink. ($10)
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8/20/2009 - The Drunken Cyclist wrote: 91 Points
Just amazed at what a smoking deal this was--$10! Nice red berry fruit on the nose with a hint of heat. On the palate, well rounded with some slight tannins on the finish. I would think this would be good for at least another 5 years, maybe more.
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7/29/2009 - The Drunken Cyclist wrote: 90 Points
Consistent with previous note, although did not notice the heat as much this time around.
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7/3/2009 - The Drunken Cyclist wrote: 89 Points
Popped and poured. Strong notes of coffee on the nose as well as some black raspberry kool-aid. On the palate, a little heat, but lots of fruit and a hint of tannin on the back end. Medium finish. Good.
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