After about an hour and a half in the decanter, I have to agree with other reviews. This is a serviceable weekday Bordeaux, but I can't get too excited about it. Tastes like considerable CF is this blend, but I don't know what the actual contribution is. Muddy, vegetal notes on the nose, with lots of red fruits on the palate. Good acidity and well-mannered tannins. Surprisingly long finish. Definitely a good food wine.
The more that I taste this wine and describe my impressions, the more things I find that I like about it. Originally, I was thinking 86-87, but now I'm leaning toward a solid 89. At $19, this is not a strong QPR, but not a disappointment either.
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6/15/2023 - Dogshaus Likes this wine:
Much to my surprise, it was drinking very well. I really enjoyed it with a burger.
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8/8/2018 - pinoteer Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good QPR, given the sub-$20 price. Low alcohol.
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4/2/2018 - blackcrowb Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very pleasant, red fruited, good fresh acidity with medium body and no detectable wood.
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12/21/2017 - Myrison Likes this wine: 87 Points
Smooth easy drinker but really nothing special. I agree with other reviewers that while it’s a pleasant enough wine, the QPR here isn’t great.
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11/26/2017 - pinoteer Likes this wine: 89 Points
After about an hour and a half in the decanter, I have to agree with other reviews. This is a serviceable weekday Bordeaux, but I can't get too excited about it. Tastes like considerable CF is this blend, but I don't know what the actual contribution is. Muddy, vegetal notes on the nose, with lots of red fruits on the palate. Good acidity and well-mannered tannins. Surprisingly long finish. Definitely a good food wine.
The more that I taste this wine and describe my impressions, the more things I find that I like about it. Originally, I was thinking 86-87, but now I'm leaning toward a solid 89. At $19, this is not a strong QPR, but not a disappointment either.
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