This wine was still drinkable, but probably past its prime. The color was purple with a touch of brown that gave it a dullness. There was no sherry-like smell which would indicate that it was too old to drink. It was O.K. but not especially memorable.
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The only wine club bottle of wine I've ever enjoyed. Much better than the previous bottles by a long shot. Forward fruit of cranberry and raspberry. Mocha, smoke and pepper jump on board and a medium smooth finish completes this. I really enjoy this stuff, especially for the $6.99 price tag. Very good indeed.
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Much better than the bottle consumed about 18 months ago. Pleasant dark plum color and a nose of ripened juicy red fruit, pepper and molasses. In the mouth this presented much of the same and no bitterness as before. Medium finish and good structure. What a bargain for under $7. Again, can't wait to see how this evolves, although I'm confident it is near its peak!
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Strong fruit flavors but a little bitter at first taste. Decanted and re-visited after about 90 minutes and it softened up. Still a young wine that will be re-visited over the next 12-18 months. Great nose!
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1/27/2013 - gino'svino wrote: 86 Points
This wine was still drinkable, but probably past its prime. The color was purple with a touch of brown that gave it a dullness. There was no sherry-like smell which would indicate that it was too old to drink. It was O.K. but not especially memorable.
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9/12/2010 - jamscreator wrote: 87 Points
The only wine club bottle of wine I've ever enjoyed. Much better than the previous bottles by a long shot. Forward fruit of cranberry and raspberry. Mocha, smoke and pepper jump on board and a medium smooth finish completes this. I really enjoy this stuff, especially for the $6.99 price tag. Very good indeed.
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1/4/2009 - jamscreator wrote: 86 Points
Much better than the bottle consumed about 18 months ago. Pleasant dark plum color and a nose of ripened juicy red fruit, pepper and molasses. In the mouth this presented much of the same and no bitterness as before. Medium finish and good structure. What a bargain for under $7. Again, can't wait to see how this evolves, although I'm confident it is near its peak!
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5/14/2008 - vaaccess wrote: 86 Points
Wine is drinking a ton better now.
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3/28/2007 - jamscreator wrote: 84 Points
Strong fruit flavors but a little bitter at first taste. Decanted and re-visited after about 90 minutes and it softened up. Still a young wine that will be re-visited over the next 12-18 months. Great nose!
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