(2 hour decant) A highly enjoyable easy drinking subtle light red fruit spicy wine. Wonderful by itself or with food. The dryish smooth medium length finish displays amazing layers of flavors that makes you want to take another sip.
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Color: deep ruby hues and tinge with some transparency. Nose: whiff of white pepper. Flavor: A bit of dried fruit along with the earthy component - some old leather, wet bark, bitter dark chocolate, a touch of white pepper sprinkled on. Some acidity begins by the middle but overall, the profile really comes together with the help of a decent tannin structure. Finish is still a bit tart (a running theme) but overall enjoyable - linger is a good minute plus. Medium bodied despite appearances. Dry.
This wine was concerning at first: not great reviews, and when poured, more translucent than expected. Initial profile overly tart, but this was pretty much after opening so gave it some time. Much improved in an hour: profile not overly fruit forward - as tends to be the Cali style - but more earthy, bitter, peppery profile that can be expected from Southern France Grenache blends. Great balance. Really enjoyed this one; Great QPR and great shelf life. Would expect this wind to do well even 2 years from now. Wish I could get more.
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3/3/2018 - Bob in NC Likes this wine: 90 Points
(2 hour decant) A highly enjoyable easy drinking subtle light red fruit spicy wine. Wonderful by itself or with food. The dryish smooth medium length finish displays amazing layers of flavors that makes you want to take another sip.
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12/25/2017 - IPT Likes this wine: 89 Points
Color: deep ruby hues and tinge with some transparency.
Nose: whiff of white pepper.
Flavor: A bit of dried fruit along with the earthy component - some old leather, wet bark, bitter dark chocolate, a touch of white pepper sprinkled on. Some acidity begins by the middle but overall, the profile really comes together with the help of a decent tannin structure. Finish is still a bit tart (a running theme) but overall enjoyable - linger is a good minute plus. Medium bodied despite appearances. Dry.
This wine was concerning at first: not great reviews, and when poured, more translucent than expected. Initial profile overly tart, but this was pretty much after opening so gave it some time. Much improved in an hour: profile not overly fruit forward - as tends to be the Cali style - but more earthy, bitter, peppery profile that can be expected from Southern France Grenache blends. Great balance. Really enjoyed this one; Great QPR and great shelf life. Would expect this wind to do well even 2 years from now. Wish I could get more.
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1/30/2017 - bradleymichaelharris@gmail.com Likes this wine: 88 Points
Thin for a grenache, but certainly pleasant to drink. There are better wines at the $18 price point.
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10/21/2016 - Griffeyfan04 Likes this wine: 86 Points
Nothing amazing, but a serviceable wine. A little thin on the palate but an enjoyable wine with some fruit and a good amount of spice
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7/6/2016 - alohaboys Likes this wine: 88 Points
Simple nice wine.
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