lightly transparent dark ruby. nose lightly gamy/leathery, almost savory/mushroomy dark fruited notes. palate smooth red fruits, good balance of fruity depth and brightness/acidity, silky. nice fleshy red cherry depth. very nice QPR. 90 pts
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Burnished garnet. A bit of strawberry and spice in a reluctant nose. Medium bodied, grainy raspberries, sage, graphite, supportive tannins, good acid, tobacco, and an aged cherry infused medium length finish. Authentic and a great value.
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I'm guessing this is a shiner as 2011 is the only vintage. Had this wine 5 months ago on a pop n pour and it was serviceable. Big mistake not letting this one get some air. I did taste immediately after opening and it was OK. An hour later this was really terrific. Excellent dark garnet color and clarity. This hits on dark cherry, cinnamon, asphalt, and a raw leathery note. Crazy but this is age worthy as well. All yours for less than $9 a bottle.
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8/14/2020 - frontenac Likes this wine: 91 Points
Ideal pasta wine! This CCR is READY!!
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3/30/2020 - frontenac Likes this wine: 90 Points
Another 90! Villa Cafaggio vineyard. Good pasta wine.
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11/1/2018 - fred o. Likes this wine:
lightly transparent dark ruby. nose lightly gamy/leathery, almost savory/mushroomy dark fruited notes. palate smooth red fruits, good balance of fruity depth and brightness/acidity, silky. nice fleshy red cherry depth. very nice QPR. 90 pts
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5/27/2016 - merryberry Likes this wine: 88 Points
Burnished garnet. A bit of strawberry and spice in a reluctant nose. Medium bodied, grainy raspberries, sage, graphite, supportive tannins, good acid, tobacco, and an aged cherry infused medium length finish. Authentic and a great value.
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12/6/2015 - brigcampbell wrote:
I'm guessing this is a shiner as 2011 is the only vintage. Had this wine 5 months ago on a pop n pour and it was serviceable. Big mistake not letting this one get some air. I did taste immediately after opening and it was OK. An hour later this was really terrific. Excellent dark garnet color and clarity. This hits on dark cherry, cinnamon, asphalt, and a raw leathery note. Crazy but this is age worthy as well. All yours for less than $9 a bottle.
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