Four years since I last tasted this, and it is much better now. The tannins are more resolved, the dark, pruney fruit is evident without being overpowering, and there is a nice long finish with a bit of kick. It needed about an hour in the decanter to be at its prime. Now ready to enjoy, much like a Bordeaux, including a bit of sediment.
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Blackberry notes, on the tart side, with fairly pronounced tannin covering the other fruit flavors. One senses some good, complex flavors hidden in this tightly structured wine, but I think I'll let it sit for a few more ears before trying it again.
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We really enjoyed this wine. The nose is plum with a bit of cherry, vanilla and even some figs. The taste is initially neutral, not a feeling of fruit, alcohol or spice, more of a bit of a mineral tang. But, that doesn't last long, the aftertaste and the growing taste is a wonderfully strong and nicely balanced set of peppers, coffee, and plums. We felt it was a very smooth, balanced blend, low on tannins, with a velvety mouth feel. The color is ruby red. It's 13.5% alcohol and a mix of 55% Carmenere, 30% Syrah, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon (as pointed out already by others). This was excellent QPR and well worth getting again.
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nice nose, full, complex flavors when first tasted. Did not seem to develop much in the course of the evening. I reserve judgment from this tasting -- good, but not quite as good as I had hoped. Will try again after a bit more cellar time.
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Even better this time around! Medium purple in color and aromas of raspberry, floral, chocolate, and plums. Nicely balanced on the palate and good acidity. Highly recommend this wine!
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Very nice fruit on the nose featuring blackberries, cherries and plums. Nice use of oak and vanilla hits you on the palate and finish. Good structure and medium finish. A blend of 55% Carmenre, 30% Syrah and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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1/16/2015 - wbq8f Likes this wine: 92 Points
Four years since I last tasted this, and it is much better now. The tannins are more resolved, the dark, pruney fruit is evident without being overpowering, and there is a nice long finish with a bit of kick. It needed about an hour in the decanter to be at its prime. Now ready to enjoy, much like a Bordeaux, including a bit of sediment.
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6/25/2012 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
South American Tasting (Jan's House): Nice integrated wine with earth, coffee beans, blueberries and floral notes. Medium finish and drink now.
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12/15/2010 - wbq8f wrote: 90 Points
Blackberry notes, on the tart side, with fairly pronounced tannin covering the other fruit flavors. One senses some good, complex flavors hidden in this tightly structured wine, but I think I'll let it sit for a few more ears before trying it again.
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9/29/2010 - tb_baltimore Likes this wine: 93 Points
We really enjoyed this wine. The nose is plum with a bit of cherry, vanilla and even some figs. The taste is initially neutral, not a feeling of fruit, alcohol or spice, more of a bit of a mineral tang. But, that doesn't last long, the aftertaste and the growing taste is a wonderfully strong and nicely balanced set of peppers, coffee, and plums. We felt it was a very smooth, balanced blend, low on tannins, with a velvety mouth feel. The color is ruby red. It's 13.5% alcohol and a mix of 55% Carmenere, 30% Syrah, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon (as pointed out already by others). This was excellent QPR and well worth getting again.
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8/8/2010 - wbq8f wrote: 90 Points
nice nose, full, complex flavors when first tasted. Did not seem to develop much in the course of the evening. I reserve judgment from this tasting -- good, but not quite as good as I had hoped. Will try again after a bit more cellar time.
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6/9/2010 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Even better this time around! Medium purple in color and aromas of raspberry, floral, chocolate, and plums. Nicely balanced on the palate and good acidity. Highly recommend this wine!
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5/18/2010 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Very nice fruit on the nose featuring blackberries, cherries and plums. Nice use of oak and vanilla hits you on the palate and finish. Good structure and medium finish. A blend of 55% Carmenre, 30% Syrah and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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