I found this a better wine than the consensus opinion, 86.3 at the time of this note. It may have been unsettled in its youth, but is now a nicely integrated offering. The concentration is good, structure and mouthfeel are stalwart (grainy tannins), lots of meaty, herbaceous, and mineral notes throughout. Solid finish. It does show some heat but that is par for the course with such wines. 88-89.
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8/21/2015 - FLI Likes this wine: 86 Points
Good QPR. Held up well in the fridge for a second night.
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5/23/2015 - Motz wrote: 89 Points
I found this a better wine than the consensus opinion, 86.3 at the time of this note. It may have been unsettled in its youth, but is now a nicely integrated offering. The concentration is good, structure and mouthfeel are stalwart (grainy tannins), lots of meaty, herbaceous, and mineral notes throughout. Solid finish. It does show some heat but that is par for the course with such wines. 88-89.
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3/4/2015 - joraesque wrote: 85 Points
Slightly porty nose, akin to a Sicilian red on the palate, yet less ripe, and a dry finish. Seems to be higher than the stated 14% ABV.
84-85
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3/3/2015 - FLI Likes this wine: 86 Points
Good value everyday red. Very southern european.
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9/7/2014 - FLI Likes this wine: 87 Points
Very nice. Followed up a CDR and stood up quite well - similar old-world balance of earth and spice with modest but tasty fruit.
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