Definitely rougher that the others from Mr. Shaw. Think the bigger the wine (style) the harder it is to be done well in the budget category. Somewhat like a shiraz but rough around the edges. Too sweet and jammy at first and then finishes pretty tannic. Just not refined at all. Maybe with a spicy meal or bold flavors to temper it but not great on it's own.
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Not recognizable as shiraz, more like a light, peppery gamay. Cheapish and vinegary, with a faint spritz. yet still light and otherwise clean enough to be drinkable.
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2/6/2014 - catmccon wrote: 81 Points
Definitely rougher that the others from Mr. Shaw. Think the bigger the wine (style) the harder it is to be done well in the budget category. Somewhat like a shiraz but rough around the edges. Too sweet and jammy at first and then finishes pretty tannic. Just not refined at all. Maybe with a spicy meal or bold flavors to temper it but not great on it's own.
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10/30/2013 - tjin wrote: 80 Points
Not bad for the price. Taste was very tannic upon opening but softened after a few hours. Rather earthy for a California wine.
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10/26/2013 - SilverCabin wrote: 84 Points
Pleasant wine for around a campfire.
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10/19/2013 - gwkozar Does not like this wine: 75 Points
cooking wine. tasted but too sweet and no depth.
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9/20/2013 - petitblanc wrote: 79 Points
Not recognizable as shiraz, more like a light, peppery gamay. Cheapish and vinegary, with a faint spritz. yet still light and otherwise clean enough to be drinkable.
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