I doubt I've had a 50-50 cab-mourvedre blend before, and possibly that's for a good reason. This wine is by no means bad (and is very much alive and kicking), but it struck me as a bit schizophrenic. On the nose, the attack and midpalate the cabernet element seems prominent, and while it's clearly new world, there was a cool menthol element that was refreshing. On the finish, however, the mourvedre really kicks in with strong but disjunctive notes of meatiness and rather over-roasted fruit.
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Nose is thick with dark fruits and roasted meat aromas. A smidge bracing on the palate as there is still a solid acidity to this wine. Backed up well with tannins as both these grapes have great depth of character from dark skins. Would have liked a bit more of the classic VC red fruit elements to round out a wine thats a bit angular. Overall a solid wine that doesn't disappoint yet doesn't amaze either. Can't quite rave about this one, Chris has done better though I am in no way disappointed :-)
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2/26/2020 - ParisWino wrote: 89 Points
I doubt I've had a 50-50 cab-mourvedre blend before, and possibly that's for a good reason. This wine is by no means bad (and is very much alive and kicking), but it struck me as a bit schizophrenic. On the nose, the attack and midpalate the cabernet element seems prominent, and while it's clearly new world, there was a cool menthol element that was refreshing. On the finish, however, the mourvedre really kicks in with strong but disjunctive notes of meatiness and rather over-roasted fruit.
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8/20/2017 - TK Mastres wrote: 88 Points
Nose is thick with dark fruits and roasted meat aromas. A smidge bracing on the palate as there is still a solid acidity to this wine. Backed up well with tannins as both these grapes have great depth of character from dark skins. Would have liked a bit more of the classic VC red fruit elements to round out a wine thats a bit angular. Overall a solid wine that doesn't disappoint yet doesn't amaze either. Can't quite rave about this one, Chris has done better though I am in no way disappointed :-)
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11/13/2016 - millerarner wrote: 91 Points
Plenty of life left and hasn't hit peak yet.
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10/31/2016 - GoBlue2002 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drank by Diane, Ray, Marianne, and myself.
Cab blend night.
Light, flavorful, spicy.
The favorite of the night.
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6/4/2016 - Ed B wrote: 92 Points
PnP at a restaurant as second wine of night. No detailed notes. Rich, tart, smooth, touch of spice. Very well received by group.
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