drinkable, easy; took awhile to get its balance. Not much better than the last bottle. Day 2: much improved; maybe 89+. This suggests to me that another couple of years in the cellar may be worthwhile.
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Dark ruby red in color, this wine had a very pronounced nose of raspberry, anise, menthol and cherry cola. The mouth feel brought a palate of gamey notes, dark fruits and inviting, juicy tannins. The finish was medium and dry with a very nice integration of the soft tannins and raspberry and cherry notes.
At $24US, this is a very good example of New World Rhone style reds. It brought all the elements of The Rhone together with more of what California can offer. I just wish it was $15US so I could drink more of it more often.
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(Stolpman La Cuadrilla Red) Dark ruby color; tart plum, grape skins nose; tart currant, tart red berry palate; medium finish (42% Syrah, 34% Grenache, 22% Petite Sirah, 2% Viognier)
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1/14/2015 - Pedroel wrote: 88 Points
drinkable, easy; took awhile to get its balance. Not much better than the last bottle. Day 2: much improved; maybe 89+. This suggests to me that another couple of years in the cellar may be worthwhile.
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8/3/2014 - bberg wrote: 90 Points
Better than the previous tasting. Developed nice fruit and structure.
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7/1/2014 - asgerG wrote: 90 Points
DnP. Dark red, 6. Intense spicy ripe nose, cool herbs behind. Dry robust palate, some dark fruit. Drink now I suppose
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5/18/2014 - ddmhunter Likes this wine: 89 Points
I believe this has improved some. Fruit up front rich and layered. QPR
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12/12/2013 - cuffthis Likes this wine: 89 Points
Dark ruby red in color, this wine had a very pronounced nose of raspberry, anise, menthol and cherry cola. The mouth feel brought a palate of gamey notes, dark fruits and inviting, juicy tannins. The finish was medium and dry with a very nice integration of the soft tannins and raspberry and cherry notes.
At $24US, this is a very good example of New World Rhone style reds. It brought all the elements of The Rhone together with more of what California can offer. I just wish it was $15US so I could drink more of it more often.
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