A good rim developing, light red fruit on the nose. Slightly metallic on the first impression, minimal fruit some tannins still present and good acidity - tannins present in the length and a trace of sourness in the fade. Not quite sure how to treat this wine as essentially I don't really like it that much but realise the difference in 'appreciating' and 'liking'. I think for me despite the still present fruit it lacks sweetness and it's that that's putting me off. It also lacks any sophistication and complexity - get it's a Gran Reservation of an adequate year. I'd very much like to hear other opinions.
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tasting note identical with the previous, except for a shorter aftertaste... do not seem as evolved. Still a very lovely wine at a very reasonable price!
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11/8/2017 - andrew@carvedras.co.uk wrote: 89 Points
A good rim developing, light red fruit on the nose.
Slightly metallic on the first impression, minimal fruit some tannins still present and good acidity - tannins present in the length and a trace of sourness in the fade. Not quite sure how to treat this wine as essentially I don't really like it that much but realise the difference in 'appreciating' and 'liking'. I think for me despite the still present fruit it lacks sweetness and it's that that's putting me off. It also lacks any sophistication and complexity - get it's a Gran Reservation of an adequate year. I'd very much like to hear other opinions.
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6/21/2012 - mutantwine wrote: 85 Points
A good deal of peber, a little earth and cherry. Short aftertaste. Not a great wine, but quite nice and great value at 8 $.
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2/18/2012 - blyng wrote: 86 Points
Very good. Much better than 2004 but not nearly as good as 2002.
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11/2/2011 - Carstennoe wrote: 89 Points
tasting note identical with the previous, except for a shorter aftertaste... do not seem as evolved. Still a very lovely wine at a very reasonable price!
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8/2/2011 - dwrightwine wrote: 91 Points
surprisingly robust, solid nose, earthy. solid tannins, but not overwhelming. nice long finish.
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