14.1% abv. Recent auction purchase. This was pretty good from the pop 'n pour, with some very good "Rhone Ranger" aromas and flavor profile. Good weight and mouthfeel - there was only a little VA that I thought detracted from the overall enjoyment. Was better with food. If scoring, 87 - 88.
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Deep ruby red. Mild fruit scents on the nose Balanced and Pinot like smooth on the palate with plentiful berry notes, white pepper and a deep abiding umami character that rocked with mushroom pasta and steak. Huge value per dollar!
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(Margerum M5) Black tinged dark ruby color; tart black fruit, tar, smoke nose; oak, tart black fruit,, smoke, char, black cherry palate; medium-plus finish (44% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 14% Mourvedre, 6% Cinsault, 6% Counoise, 4% M5 Reserve, 3% Carmine and 1% co-ferment of all five varieties; 14.1% alcohol) 88+ points
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12/11/2020 - PIntag wrote:
14.1% abv. Recent auction purchase.
This was pretty good from the pop 'n pour, with some very good "Rhone Ranger" aromas and flavor profile. Good weight and mouthfeel - there was only a little VA that I thought detracted from the overall enjoyment. Was better with food. If scoring, 87 - 88.
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12/19/2016 - timmermcd wrote:
Deep ruby red. Mild fruit scents on the nose
Balanced and Pinot like smooth on the palate with plentiful berry notes, white pepper and a deep abiding umami character that rocked with mushroom pasta and steak. Huge value per dollar!
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3/15/2016 - MrMoose Likes this wine: 91 Points
lush, velvety w/a hint of white pepper & spice, candied violets and earth added to complexity
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1/29/2015 - MrMoose Likes this wine: 90 Points
Smooth, spicy, nice finish.
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5/7/2014 - jhieb wrote: 90 Points
Smooth, well balanced, and refined. My only complaint with this wine is that it lacks intensity and character.
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