Opened but not decanted 2 hours before drinking. The south facing vines in the El Carril vineyard are 26-36 years old. 100% Tinto Fino. Deep purple color. This was very rustic with a burnt fruit quality. 85 points.
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Hmmm, I didn't know I had this in the cellar. Popped as an addition to kebabs, this sat on the counter for a few hours. Moderate at best, it certainly blossomed into an Old World table wine with air. Dark fruit, dusty cellar and dried red fruit and herbs. At first pop, 84-86, with air, 90.
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4th Saturday Group brown bagger (Rick's & Cris'): Notes of forest floor, black fruit and vanilla. No fruit on the attack with plum and black fruit qualities coming in on the midpalate and finish. There's a harshness to the finish that I do not care for. Meh.
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5/11/2019 - Vino Me wrote: 85 Points
Opened but not decanted 2 hours before drinking. The south facing vines in the El Carril vineyard are 26-36 years old. 100% Tinto Fino. Deep purple color. This was very rustic with a burnt fruit quality. 85 points.
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12/4/2018 - RDHudak wrote: 90 Points
Hmmm, I didn't know I had this in the cellar. Popped as an addition to kebabs, this sat on the counter for a few hours. Moderate at best, it certainly blossomed into an Old World table wine with air. Dark fruit, dusty cellar and dried red fruit and herbs. At first pop, 84-86, with air, 90.
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9/23/2018 - whudock Likes this wine: 88 Points
decent in all respects but nothing special.
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9/8/2016 - whudock Likes this wine: 90 Points
still needs some time to reach its potential. Nice QPR.
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1/23/2016 - AllRed wrote: 85 Points
4th Saturday Group brown bagger (Rick's & Cris'): Notes of forest floor, black fruit and vanilla. No fruit on the attack with plum and black fruit qualities coming in on the midpalate and finish. There's a harshness to the finish that I do not care for. Meh.
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