After tasting this bottle I looked back on my notes and the wine has not developed any of the potential that I saw back in 2012. It was a bit out of balance and acidic on the front. After a day it was better balanced but it had lost some of the fruit and there was not as good finish on that second day; most of the tannin had been lost and the finish had gone only to a slightly tart acidity. The wine is a pretty average for an under $10 Tempranillo but this one is normally a few bucks over that.
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The wine is a deep purple, almost opaque. Nose is a fruity, earth nose. Taste was a very fruity Tempranillo highlighting black fruits with some earth tones and a touch of tannin that was most noticiable a minute or more after the swallow. A nice wine but far before it should reach its potential. The wine is quite closed and all blended together in flavors. I expect it has the potential to age into another 3 or 4 points.
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Nose is dark cherry, vanilla, black pepper, clove, and a slight touch of leather and graphite. Flavors are very similar, except for the clove which does not come through. The black pepper is more recessed on the tongue, and the leather and graphite are more accentuated. Decent balance overall, with a decent length finish.
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Nose is a touch recessed; with notes of raspberry, black cherry, leather, and herb. Flavors are right in line with the aroma, and although the wine is definately an "old world" style, are quite present and enjoyable. Finish is balanced and of a decent length. Quite drinkable in my opinion.
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I'm going to give this bottle of wine the up side of the 80's because I think there's some magic there. If you're looking for a fruit bomb then look elsewhere but if you enjoy a the subtle aromas of dried herbs and the taste of dusky, earthy tannins then this might be your huckleberry.
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Purple in color, with ruby notes. Definitely got better as the wine opened up, but not much to write home about. Some dark fruits on the taste that gradually softened to reveal some vanilla and other candied flavors. Very profound tannins.
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5/6/2022 - tomoem Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Nothing here to write home about. Quite neutral. Watery and lacking flavor. Presence of tannin dominates. Liklely done aging and declining.
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3/9/2021 - Alemany Likes this wine: 86 Points
Fresh light body
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3/13/2020 - wtianseter wrote: 85 Points
Nice bcsic Tempranillo. flavors are good, medium- body and light finish.
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12/22/2015 - Sheff528 wrote: 83 Points
Was probably better a couple years ago.
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2/24/2014 - wtianseter wrote: 83 Points
After tasting this bottle I looked back on my notes and the wine has not developed any of the potential that I saw back in 2012. It was a bit out of balance and acidic on the front. After a day it was better balanced but it had lost some of the fruit and there was not as good finish on that second day; most of the tannin had been lost and the finish had gone only to a slightly tart acidity. The wine is a pretty average for an under $10 Tempranillo but this one is normally a few bucks over that.
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1/7/2014 - shandler wrote:
Gave to Becky.
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10/29/2013 - MHM007 Does not like this wine: 75 Points
puckering in the mouth aftertaste
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12/24/2012 - Loophole69 Likes this wine: 85 Points
Smooth, light, pleasing.
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12/22/2012 - btripodo wrote: 65 Points
The wine was corked.. Poured out.
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11/7/2012 - wtianseter wrote: 83 Points
The wine is a deep purple, almost opaque. Nose is a fruity, earth nose. Taste was a very fruity Tempranillo highlighting black fruits with some earth tones and a touch of tannin that was most noticiable a minute or more after the swallow. A nice wine but far before it should reach its potential. The wine is quite closed and all blended together in flavors. I expect it has the potential to age into another 3 or 4 points.
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2/22/2012 - The13thGryphon Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nose is dark cherry, vanilla, black pepper, clove, and a slight touch of leather and graphite. Flavors are very similar, except for the clove which does not come through. The black pepper is more recessed on the tongue, and the leather and graphite are more accentuated. Decent balance overall, with a decent length finish.
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12/30/2011 - CBerman Does not like this wine: 80 Points
Bitter; did not improve with air. Makes a great gift.
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11/4/2011 - WaltnMicki wrote: 90 Points
Excellent sweet start with just a tart bite at the finish. Solid cherry bouquet with a hint of spice. Went very well with pasta.
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10/25/2011 - The13thGryphon Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nose is a touch recessed; with notes of raspberry, black cherry, leather, and herb. Flavors are right in line with the aroma, and although the wine is definately an "old world" style, are quite present and enjoyable. Finish is balanced and of a decent length. Quite drinkable in my opinion.
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9/9/2011 - northgardener wrote: 82 Points
Good flavor. A nice wine with pizza.
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5/24/2011 - Briangray77 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Dark in color. Very herby and spicy with dark fruit. This wine is cheap and tasty. Herbs and earth.
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5/21/2011 - Peter Lynch wrote: 87 Points
I'm going to give this bottle of wine the up side of the 80's because I think there's some magic there. If you're looking for a fruit bomb then look elsewhere but if you enjoy a the subtle aromas of dried herbs and the taste of dusky, earthy tannins then this might be your huckleberry.
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9/29/2010 - Apiciusny wrote: 84 Points
Very quaffable everyday red.
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8/20/2010 - rrschrumjr wrote: 80 Points
Purple in color, with ruby notes. Definitely got better as the wine opened up, but not much to write home about. Some dark fruits on the taste that gradually softened to reveal some vanilla and other candied flavors. Very profound tannins.
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6/23/2010 - JWCalhoun wrote: 93 Points
A very complete and not over bearing in strength. A wonderful bottle!
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