Unfortunately I was unable to try this wine when it was open, and now it has been a couple of days so it fizzled a bit. But all major characteristics still present. As Phredd and WineKnurd, whose opinion I respect, indicated this wine over delivers for the price. Nice earthy Bordeaux. Excellent structure, mouth feel that Cab Franc adds to the soft merlot. Very enjoyable.
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Got this off WTSO for $10.99 delivered with low expectations but wow this wine was much better than anticipated. Nice fruit and earth, currants and tobacco leaves with hints of pepper. Good weight and mouthfeel, not harsh at all. Really delivers for the WTSO price; a stretch at the $25 Wine Searcher price. Style & Quality- B. Value- A-. Overall- B+.
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5/24/2014 - Drcarl Likes this wine: 87 Points
A nice wine but not an excellent wine ... falls short in the odor department.
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11/15/2012 - mr21cbs wrote: 87 Points
Nice dark ruby color. Subdued nose of manure, wild flowers, and dark fruit. Cherry compote, pepper, plum, mild tannins.
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9/28/2012 - ME128 wrote: 88 Points
Tobacco and pepper taste comes through clearly. Reasonably dry and nice balance of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
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1/27/2012 - mr21cbs wrote: 86 Points
Unfortunately I was unable to try this wine when it was open, and now it has been a couple of days so it fizzled a bit. But all major characteristics still present. As Phredd and WineKnurd, whose opinion I respect, indicated this wine over delivers for the price. Nice earthy Bordeaux. Excellent structure, mouth feel that Cab Franc adds to the soft merlot. Very enjoyable.
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10/23/2011 - WineKnurd wrote: 87 Points
Got this off WTSO for $10.99 delivered with low expectations but wow this wine was much better than anticipated. Nice fruit and earth, currants and tobacco leaves with hints of pepper. Good weight and mouthfeel, not harsh at all. Really delivers for the WTSO price; a stretch at the $25 Wine Searcher price. Style & Quality- B. Value- A-. Overall- B+.
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