Deep ruby color. Dark fruits and bit of funk and leather on the nose. On the palate, a medium-bodied effort with tart black fruit, solid acidity and tannins. Finishes tight with tart red and black fruits. Need time to smooth out and settle, but not sure it will ever achieve excellence, even after it smooths out some more.
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(Abacela Tempranillo) Saturated medium ruby color; aromatic, baked berry, black fruit nose; silky textured, tight, tart red berry, tart red fruit palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish
10/24/2016 - Pdxwinegeek wrote: 88 Points
I liked this for what it was, a well balanced, medium-bodied midweek drinker, to have with dinner.
by now the acids and tannins are minimal, but it still tastes of fresh red fruits.
As a Europhile, I was pleasantly surprised by this Southern Oregon product. Not complex, but pleasant.
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11/30/2014 - pdxwinefan Likes this wine: 90 Points
Probably a bit too early to drink this. Maybe give it another year. Very good nonetheless. Dry-ish with nice fruit upfront and spicier at the end.
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3/15/2014 - ewsds wrote: 87 Points
Deep ruby color. Dark fruits and bit of funk and leather on the nose. On the palate, a medium-bodied effort with tart black fruit, solid acidity and tannins. Finishes tight with tart red and black fruits. Need time to smooth out and settle, but not sure it will ever achieve excellence, even after it smooths out some more.
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11/20/2013 - vinoceros wrote: 88 Points
Pretty good after breathing for a little bit. Dark fruits, some clove/nutmeg, minimal tannins, medium finish.
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