My ratings are price point driven. At first, I thought it was OK, but not great. However, it grew on me. This blend is almost half Merlot. There is definitely that earthy flavor you get from this that all from the Merlot. My guess is some this was aged in Hungarian oak. The other grapes offer a good balance to calm down that earthy flavor. You have a wine that has been calmed and rounded and gives it a smooth flavor.
This may not be an everyday for some, but it is an interesting wine for the money and is worth giving a try.
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Great value. Perfect for a week day red. Would buy again. It’s very light and more like a Pinot noir in color and taste and alcohol level. I prefer bigger bolder Napa reds but this was only $11 and paired well with fish and veggies.
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6/15/2019 - Stampeder Likes this wine: 88 Points
My ratings are price point driven. At first, I thought it was OK, but not great. However, it grew on me. This blend is almost half Merlot. There is definitely that earthy flavor you get from this that all from the Merlot. My guess is some this was aged in Hungarian oak. The other grapes offer a good balance to calm down that earthy flavor. You have a wine that has been calmed and rounded and gives it a smooth flavor.
This may not be an everyday for some, but it is an interesting wine for the money and is worth giving a try.
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5/24/2019 - DWolford wrote: 92 Points
Wonderful depth. Great with Italian food.
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4/19/2019 - wordstar wrote: 82 Points
There are better wines that still cost less.
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2/3/2019 - cmmatthews Likes this wine: 88 Points
Good value. More muted fruit on opening. Very bold vanilla on the finish. Hard to beat at this price.
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1/28/2019 - feinwine Likes this wine:
Great value. Perfect for a week day red. Would buy again. It’s very light and more like a Pinot noir in color and taste and alcohol level. I prefer bigger bolder Napa reds but this was only $11 and paired well with fish and veggies.
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