Enjoyable enough w/steak dinner, typical of region, loosened up some with decanting and time in glass, not remarkable but not bad either. Good QPR for $12...not sure it lived up to WE91 but did drink easily and was ready now.
91 Points Wine Enthusiast "A blend of 74% Syrah, 10% Carignan, 6% Grenache, 6% Mourvèdre and 4% Cinsault, this is an elegant and harmonious wine. It showcases a masterful balance between lush, ripe black berry fruits and earthy, toasty spice. With its crushed-velvet texture, bold fruit flavors and lingering spice accents, the wine is easy to appreciate and enjoy now, yet structured enough to age well for another 6–10 years."
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La robe du vin est violacé semi-opaque, très foncé! Le nez est typiquement sudiste, très mûre, avec des arômes de prunes et de mûres réchauffés par le soleil, d'épices douces, de sang et de réglisse. La bouche est très concentré et enveloppante, mais bien équilibré par une acidité bien dosé. Le milieu de bouche est juteux et ample, finale assez longe sur une fine amertume, un rien asséchant. Parfaitement à point et excellent!
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Did not seem we were drinking the same wine as JD in WA, tart, funky bouquet, some fruit but rather austere with a tart, green finish,drank with ribs, have another bottle, will see?
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Deep purple. Lovely fragrance of blackberries, spice and pepper. Palate of berries, terroir. Pleasant tartness on the finish. Good tannins. Good balance. Medium to long finish. Very good.
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Very dark. Nose of currants and dark berries. Rich dark fruit, blackberries, cinnamon, spice, a hint of pepper. Slightly fruit forward but subtle. Pleasant tannins. Luxurious mouth feels with medium to long finish. Silky smooth. Very good now.
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3/24/2019 - Laz4wine Likes this wine: 87 Points
Enjoyable enough w/steak dinner, typical of region, loosened up some with decanting and time in glass, not remarkable but not bad either. Good QPR for $12...not sure it lived up to WE91 but did drink easily and was ready now.
91 Points Wine Enthusiast
"A blend of 74% Syrah, 10% Carignan, 6% Grenache, 6% Mourvèdre and 4% Cinsault, this is an elegant and harmonious wine. It showcases a masterful balance between lush, ripe black berry fruits and earthy, toasty spice. With its crushed-velvet texture, bold fruit flavors and lingering spice accents, the wine is easy to appreciate and enjoy now, yet structured enough to age well for another 6–10 years."
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1/25/2018 - ManuKey Likes this wine: 89 Points
La robe du vin est violacé semi-opaque, très foncé! Le nez est typiquement sudiste, très mûre, avec des arômes de prunes et de mûres réchauffés par le soleil, d'épices douces, de sang et de réglisse. La bouche est très concentré et enveloppante, mais bien équilibré par une acidité bien dosé. Le milieu de bouche est juteux et ample, finale assez longe sur une fine amertume, un rien asséchant. Parfaitement à point et excellent!
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10/13/2017 - mwneil Does not like this wine: 84 Points
Did not seem we were drinking the same wine as JD in WA, tart, funky bouquet, some fruit but rather austere with a tart, green finish,drank with ribs, have another bottle, will see?
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10/18/2016 - In vino potestus est Likes this wine: 90 Points
Deep purple. Lovely fragrance of blackberries, spice and pepper. Palate of berries, terroir. Pleasant tartness on the finish. Good tannins. Good balance. Medium to long finish. Very good.
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8/24/2016 - In vino potestus est Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very dark. Nose of currants and dark berries. Rich dark fruit, blackberries, cinnamon, spice, a hint of pepper. Slightly fruit forward but subtle. Pleasant tannins. Luxurious mouth feels with medium to long finish. Silky smooth. Very good now.
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