Retail $20. 33% Syrah, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 3% Mourvèdre, 2% Grenache, 2% Counoise, 2% Sangiovese, 2% Petit Verdot. Wow. Nine. Count 'em *nine* varieties here and I am fairly certain that *has* to be a record for any wine I have tried (but I am equally sure it's not--but it's up there). Another peculiarity? I sampled the 2018 several months ago ahead of this 2017 (long story). My feelings about this wine mirror fairly closer its slightly younger sibling: great fruit, wonderful tartness, balance, depth. All of that for under twenty bucks? You must be joking. Seriously. Joking.
Medium ruby – grape jelly, black cherry, black currant, blueberry, vanilla, earth, spice box. Medium+ acid, medium+ tannins, 13.8% ABV, medium body, medium+ intensity, medium finish. A consistent performer with a great QPR. Paired nicely with orange and coriander smoked chicken sausages.
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8/21/2021 - wine4ever wrote:
Good-Very Good. Great QPR and nice everyday red wine
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3/19/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 90 Points
Retail $20. 33% Syrah, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 3% Mourvèdre, 2% Grenache, 2% Counoise, 2% Sangiovese, 2% Petit Verdot. Wow. Nine. Count 'em *nine* varieties here and I am fairly certain that *has* to be a record for any wine I have tried (but I am equally sure it's not--but it's up there). Another peculiarity? I sampled the 2018 several months ago ahead of this 2017 (long story). My feelings about this wine mirror fairly closer its slightly younger sibling: great fruit, wonderful tartness, balance, depth. All of that for under twenty bucks? You must be joking. Seriously. Joking.
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2/26/2021 - stevemar Likes this wine: 89 Points
Easy everyday quaffable WA red blend. Fruit forward with medium body and tannins. Nice QPR for this crowd pleaser. Consistent year after year.
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12/4/2020 - LaiJien Likes this wine: 90 Points
Medium ruby – grape jelly, black cherry, black currant, blueberry, vanilla, earth, spice box. Medium+ acid, medium+ tannins, 13.8% ABV, medium body, medium+ intensity, medium finish. A consistent performer with a great QPR. Paired nicely with orange and coriander smoked chicken sausages.
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