Consistent with prior notes. Shows some processed vanilla yogurt oak on the finish, but the core fruit is really nice. Drink now while the fruit still dominates over some weird treatment that is getting more obvious.
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Similar to prior note, though showed more (i.e. I perceived more) graham-cracker oak flavor. Still, I like the acidity and savoriness, it's a nice crowd pleasing house wine.
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Like an early-drinking Cotes du Rhone in weight and structure, but with CA fruit. Not much tannin, though the acidity brings nice balance. Mostly black cherry/blackberry, not roasted or heavy, and set apart by the savory, bacony Syrah character on both the nose and attack. The umami on the attack is tasty, though there isn't much to the finish. Not an ager, though the balance should keep it in good shape for at least a few years.
Interestingly, the cork has Foggy Veil inscribed, and usually private label brands go with a generic cork. Makes me wonder if this was originally intended as a TJs private label.
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Easy-drinking Rhone blend, with medium garnet-red color and nice aromatics of red fruit and a touch of spice. Flavors emerge with red cherry, some rhubarb and Asian spice in a medium-bodied blend, no discernable tannins, but a touch of acid to balance. Light+ finish, pleasant and food-friendly.
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11/14/2015 - Cabfrancophile wrote:
Consistent with prior notes. Shows some processed vanilla yogurt oak on the finish, but the core fruit is really nice. Drink now while the fruit still dominates over some weird treatment that is getting more obvious.
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6/13/2015 - Cabfrancophile wrote:
Similar to prior note, though showed more (i.e. I perceived more) graham-cracker oak flavor. Still, I like the acidity and savoriness, it's a nice crowd pleasing house wine.
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5/11/2015 - Cabfrancophile wrote: 88 Points
Like an early-drinking Cotes du Rhone in weight and structure, but with CA fruit. Not much tannin, though the acidity brings nice balance. Mostly black cherry/blackberry, not roasted or heavy, and set apart by the savory, bacony Syrah character on both the nose and attack. The umami on the attack is tasty, though there isn't much to the finish. Not an ager, though the balance should keep it in good shape for at least a few years.
Interestingly, the cork has Foggy Veil inscribed, and usually private label brands go with a generic cork. Makes me wonder if this was originally intended as a TJs private label.
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1/27/2015 - dwaynelm Likes this wine: 89 Points
Dark cherry, good acidity, and moderate tannin. Nice complexity with a long finish.
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1/5/2015 - Snoman Likes this wine: 88 Points
Easy-drinking Rhone blend, with medium garnet-red color and nice aromatics of red fruit and a touch of spice. Flavors emerge with red cherry, some rhubarb and Asian spice in a medium-bodied blend, no discernable tannins, but a touch of acid to balance. Light+ finish, pleasant and food-friendly.
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