2010 Guardian Cellars Confidential Source

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 89.9 points

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  2/21/2017 - Goldytrevor Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Allow me to apologize in advance for the lack of descriptive wine talk. I bought this wine several years ago and until tonight I had not tried guardian merlot. The wine has been perfectly store at 57 degrees since purchase. I immediately had a small amount of wine right after opening. I was amazed. The wine was a bit on the fruity side, however the finish led me desiring more. I drove down to my buddies house so he could have a taste. He was amazed as well. I have 11 more bottles and I will sneak the remaining bottles into a blind taste test every chance I get. Maybe the wine was enhanced by a number of factors, but I have not tasted a wine this good under $60 in a long time. Best thing is that I think I paid $32 or less.
  
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  5/24/2015 - Chateau du Fey 1994 wrote: 89 Points

  - Violet color and aromas of violet, blackberry and oak and has flavours of blackberry and oak - A crowd pleaser. I was a little worried about the high alchohol and a few user comments about the heat of this wine but it didn't offend. Definitely a big wine with new world characteristics. But overall enjoyable and very good QPR.

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  2/1/2014 - HungryMother Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Opened these bottles for 1-2 hours before serving but did not decant. Served with jambalaya - the fruit forward aspects of the wine (black cherry and berries, with hint of must/spice) and relatively mild tannins nicely complemented the spiciness of the dish. Dark in the glass; some sediment; mid length finish. This wine might become more balanced with another year or so, but it is drinking well now. These were our last two bottles; while we were happy to share them with friends, I wish we had more.

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