This is such an adult wine, deep ruby color, aromas of leather, fruit leather and wood, all translating onto the palate. Well balanced, tannins and acidity are pleasantly integrated for a dry yet supple mouthfeel. Palate is restrained, with wood and earth notes over fruit. The impression is elegant and worth a slurp.
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I've been on a Qupe kick recently, but this one I didn't like as much as the Sawyer-Lindquist or Bien Nacido syrahs I've had recently. A bit too much leather and barnyard; I find it fights with the fruit in this one and is distracting. I wanted to say it's like a young Cornas, but it lacks the harmony. Perhaps it will come in time! I'll probably stick to the other vineyards for now.
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8/26/2017 - bbakove wrote: 93 Points
This is such an adult wine, deep ruby color, aromas of leather, fruit leather and wood, all translating onto the palate. Well balanced, tannins and acidity are pleasantly integrated for a dry yet supple mouthfeel. Palate is restrained, with wood and earth notes over fruit. The impression is elegant and worth a slurp.
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5/21/2015 - Michael Davidson wrote:
I've been on a Qupe kick recently, but this one I didn't like as much as the Sawyer-Lindquist or Bien Nacido syrahs I've had recently. A bit too much leather and barnyard; I find it fights with the fruit in this one and is distracting. I wanted to say it's like a young Cornas, but it lacks the harmony. Perhaps it will come in time! I'll probably stick to the other vineyards for now.
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4/21/2015 - GlassHalfFull wrote: 89 Points
not as good as winery tasting. But a good qupe.
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