A very expressive nose, reminiscent of a Burgundy. Earth, dry meat, tomato leaf, cherry, and white pepper stick out for me. Burgundy comparisons end here. The mid palate is lacking, and the finish is non existent...acidity is nearly gone. Fair to say this one will not age well. Drink now!
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Blueberry juice on the nose, but not much else. The mid palate is okay, but very boring. Gripping fine grained tannins and a medium finish. No doubt this is a quality wine, but the QPR is horrible for such a one dimensional wine.
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I didn't enjoy this as much as I have with past vintages. Not worth the $, as there are much better options in this price range. Some gamey smoked meats on the nose with plum fruit, but I taste too much alcohol. Not my style.
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2012 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard
2/25/2020 - WineTime10 wrote: 88 Points
A very expressive nose, reminiscent of a Burgundy. Earth, dry meat, tomato leaf, cherry, and white pepper stick out for me. Burgundy comparisons end here. The mid palate is lacking, and the finish is non existent...acidity is nearly gone. Fair to say this one will not age well. Drink now!
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2009 Betz Family Syrah Chapitre 3
2/17/2019 - WineTime10 wrote: 90 Points
Blueberry juice on the nose, but not much else. The mid palate is okay, but very boring. Gripping fine grained tannins and a medium finish. No doubt this is a quality wine, but the QPR is horrible for such a one dimensional wine.
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2014 Foxen Syrah Williamson-Doré Vineyard
2/1/2019 - WineTime10 wrote: 87 Points
I didn't enjoy this as much as I have with past vintages. Not worth the $, as there are much better options in this price range. Some gamey smoked meats on the nose with plum fruit, but I taste too much alcohol. Not my style.
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