Intense and brooding, this Alicante Bouschet (a teinturier grape) was spectacular. Licorice hit me on the nose from a mile away, closer in I got aromas of smoke, vanilla, ripe blackberry, blueberry, leather, earth and baking spices. The palate had gentle acidity, robust tannins and a full body. The fruit flavors were very ripe and almost jammy- blackberry and blackcurrant with dark chocolate, licorice and baking spice. A long finish made me give this wine 93 points- not far off from the pros. For $15 you better believe I am stocking up on this 5 star stunner. Drink till 2027.
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A powerful intense well balanced Spanish (Alicante) wine. Medium acidity, robust tannins and full body, but remarkably well rounded and smooth. Very powerful blackberry, dark chocolate, licorice. For the price ($ 15) it is an absolute must have.
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2/21/2023 - caspernick Likes this wine: 93 Points
Intense and brooding, this Alicante Bouschet (a teinturier grape) was spectacular. Licorice hit me on the nose from a mile away, closer in I got aromas of smoke, vanilla, ripe blackberry, blueberry, leather, earth and baking spices. The palate had gentle acidity, robust tannins and a full body. The fruit flavors were very ripe and almost jammy- blackberry and blackcurrant with dark chocolate, licorice and baking spice. A long finish made me give this wine 93 points- not far off from the pros. For $15 you better believe I am stocking up on this 5 star stunner. Drink till 2027.
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2/17/2023 - frix1967 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Appearance: 1. Aroma & Bouquet: 5. Taste: 5. Aftertaste: 3.5. Overall Impression: 3. Total 17.5
A powerful intense well balanced Spanish (Alicante) wine. Medium acidity, robust tannins and full body, but remarkably well rounded and smooth. Very powerful blackberry, dark chocolate, licorice. For the price ($ 15) it is an absolute must have.
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9/22/2022 - martinbelisle wrote: 86 Points
I was expecting a bit more. A tad too warm. I was hoping for a bit more fruity.
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3/20/2021 - Carsten Fjord Likes this wine: 100 Points
Intet mindre end fantastisk til orisen
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12/12/2020 - JL_Bear Likes this wine: 88 Points
Jammy, big, robust - dark color, deep fruit, but a bit sharp for my taste
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