Not decanted, consumed over ~1 hour. This definitely performed above what I expected for a wine of this level, particularly at this age. Just barely bricking, this seemed relatively young and lively, even if it was pretty anonymous as a red: tart red fruit and enough structure to get by on. Fine with pizza, and a nice surprise.
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The wine has a huge dry punch maybe due to plentiful of tannins but I am not sure this wine will get better with more age. Its definitely one dimensional and medium bodied. Enjoyable fruits but I have tasted many bordeaux with this price range that tastes better. The wine is pretty damn dry and the unripe/cheap tannins makes your mouth pucker. Definitely not for people who like super-ripe wines.
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12/31/2011 - bretrooks wrote: 85 Points
Not decanted, consumed over ~1 hour. This definitely performed above what I expected for a wine of this level, particularly at this age. Just barely bricking, this seemed relatively young and lively, even if it was pretty anonymous as a red: tart red fruit and enough structure to get by on. Fine with pizza, and a nice surprise.
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1/2/2010 - LOML2008 wrote: 88 Points
A very drinkable wine. Excellent value. Smooth yet a bit complicated.
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2/26/2009 - demarestwines wrote: 83 Points
The wine has a huge dry punch maybe due to plentiful of tannins but I am not sure this wine will get better with more age. Its definitely one dimensional and medium bodied. Enjoyable fruits but I have tasted many bordeaux with this price range that tastes better. The wine is pretty damn dry and the unripe/cheap tannins makes your mouth pucker. Definitely not for people who like super-ripe wines.
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11/25/2008 - LOML2008 wrote: 90 Points
For a $10 bottle of wine, this is definitely a 90 or above - great a room temp - we served it at a high end party for 100+ people
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8/21/2008 - mike l. wrote: 92 Points
nice structure. elegant almost! tasted blind at 30 wine tasting party
amazingly $1.99 at grocery outlet. wotn for me
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