Opened and decanted for an ½ hour. Appearance: very dark purple in color, could not even see my fingers through the wine. Aroma: On the nose I picked up cherries, black pepper oak, and a hint of wet leather and alcohol or nail polish remover. Taste: Cherries, blackberries and oak. Dry with a high level of acidity and a high tannin structure. Finish was long and the texture was chewy. Overall this wine was okay and was okay with Pizza. I felt that this wine actually overpowered the Pizza and would probably pair better with hearty Italian dishes where the acidity of the tomato sauce would compliment the wine. This wine should be decanted for at least 3 hours. I am very interested to see how the remaining wine tastes tomorrow. This was an excellent QPR at $8.99.
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1/21/2013 - WinoTim wrote: 84 Points
Just OK. Cellaring has taken the edge off this wine, but still decent body.
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7/22/2009 - Grateful Bear wrote:
This wine was very nice tonight and will last for the next several years.
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8/29/2008 - vdv115 wrote: 84 Points
Opened and decanted for an ½ hour. Appearance: very dark purple in color, could not even see my fingers through the wine. Aroma: On the nose I picked up cherries, black pepper oak, and a hint of wet leather and alcohol or nail polish remover. Taste: Cherries, blackberries and oak. Dry with a high level of acidity and a high tannin structure. Finish was long and the texture was chewy. Overall this wine was okay and was okay with Pizza. I felt that this wine actually overpowered the Pizza and would probably pair better with hearty Italian dishes where the acidity of the tomato sauce would compliment the wine. This wine should be decanted for at least 3 hours. I am very interested to see how the remaining wine tastes tomorrow. This was an excellent QPR at $8.99.
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2/18/2008 - Schwengan wrote: 82 Points
Strong, full bodied, but underwhelming Super Tuscan. Dark red color and full nose.
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11/10/2007 - MountainMak wrote: 85 Points
decent wine. medium finish, with some tannins. some dark berry flavors (maybe some hints of tar?).. could use some more time in the cellar
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