Color is very dark with a nose that has that typical Rhone syrah influence. Leather and wet forest with a hint of spice. Initial palate is dominant with the leather and dark fruit flavors with a soft mouth feel. Some dark fruit comes through in the middle, with a long coffee and chocolate finish. Good example of Rhone, and value for the price.
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My second bottle, over a year from my first. Not as leathery as before, it seems to have developed into more of a barnyard bouquet. Not too bad for me, my drinking companion refused to drink more than a sip. Another Garagiste classic, I fear, and a reminder why I don't buy much from them any more.
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Really wanted to love this wine, but just couldn't. You can distinctly taste the Syrah, which is interesting … if not that compelling (at least with the one bottle I tried).
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1/20/2017 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistent with previous notes. Good value. Technical score: 88. Enjoyment score: 92.
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12/15/2016 - ddisler wrote: 88 Points
Color is very dark with a nose that has that typical Rhone syrah influence. Leather and wet forest with a hint of spice. Initial palate is dominant with the leather and dark fruit flavors with a soft mouth feel. Some dark fruit comes through in the middle, with a long coffee and chocolate finish. Good example of Rhone, and value for the price.
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9/16/2015 - Richard123 wrote: 85 Points
My second bottle, over a year from my first. Not as leathery as before, it seems to have developed into more of a barnyard bouquet. Not too bad for me, my drinking companion refused to drink more than a sip. Another Garagiste classic, I fear, and a reminder why I don't buy much from them any more.
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7/23/2015 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great QPR. Nice licorice, currant, and cassis.
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3/11/2015 - Nojomoschwa wrote: 88 Points
Really wanted to love this wine, but just couldn't. You can distinctly taste the Syrah, which is interesting … if not that compelling (at least with the one bottle I tried).
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