2018 Viñedos Errázuriz Ovalle Merlot/Malbec Panilonco Reserve Viñedos Marchigüe

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 85.2 points

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  8/8/2020 - ISOPinot Likes this wine: 85 Points

  Second and final bottle. Consistent with notes on 6/25/20.
  
  Ruby, slight rim variation is consistent with age. Medium legs. Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and faint mint. On the palate, the softness of the Merlot is loud and clear: blueberry, all else secondary. Medium body, round/smooth texture. Medium minus acidity. Short finish: stops abruptly at about 1/3 of tongue. Impression: interesting effort, very soft. At just over $4, however, QPR is above average. Just a simple, soft wine. Better with food. Drink now.
  
  Again, clearly noted the abrupt short finish of the wine. Very pronounced. Other options include a Carmenere, Cab Sauv, and Chard-Viognier. We prefer the Carmenere.

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  6/25/2020 - ISOPinot Likes this wine: 85 Points

  Ruby, slight rim variation is consistent with age. Medium legs. Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and faint mint. On the palate, the softness of the Merlot is loud and clear: blueberry, all else secondary. Medium body, round/smooth texture. Medium minus acidity. Short finish: stops abruptly at about 1/3 of tongue. Impression: interesting effort, very soft. At just over $4, however, QPR is above average. Just a simple, soft wine. Better with food. Drink now, maybe in 2021.

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  5/30/2020 - red freddy Likes this wine: 86 Points

  Served at room temp with Spaghetti & Meatballs. 70% Merlot & 30% Malbec (13.0% abv), Deep clear red in the glass. Nose of Cherries and Blackberries that carried over to the palate. Wine is medium-bodied, good with heavier/spicier entrees or just by itself. Medium finish. A 'go-to' inexpensive wine for everyday use.
  
  Opened following a bottle of 2017 Thieuly Bordeaux - compared well with the Thieuly.

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  11/15/2019 - Stephen.Somm Does not like this wine: 84 Points

  $4 at Trader Joe's. Medium purple, blackberry-plum-vanilla fruit bomb. Will not buy again.

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  6/20/2019 - Red Don Likes this wine: 86 Points

  Served at room temp. Ruby Red in the glass, Red Berry, and Blackberry on the nose with a fruity palate. 70% Merlot & 30% Malbec (13.0% abv), wine is full-bodied, good with heavier/spicier entrees or just by itself. This is one of my inexpensive 'go-to' wines for casual everyday use. Good value @ Trader Joes.

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