Over-rated, perhaps. Overwhelms food, too green to enjoy as a sipper, I think. First night, it tasted like cough syrup. Third day was better, but not aussie-like, or rhone-like. Just lots of leaf, spice, oak.
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Completely dominated by oak. Every time I thought I could pinpoint something in this wine, I was overwhelmed by vanilla. Disappointing, even at this price.
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Pop and pour. After about an hour open (no decant) this was a nice, approachable and softening wine. Fairly light in profile, enjoyable but nothing special. Solid QPR at $13, and highly recommended as an enjoyable wine for a large group that won't break the bank.
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10/30/2011 - fcarrano wrote: 86 Points
Unremarkable. Popped and poured, initially harsh and acidic on the palate. Opened up soon to some berry fruit but overall not something I'd buy again.
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12/9/2008 - alandf wrote: 84 Points
Over-rated, perhaps. Overwhelms food, too green to enjoy as a sipper, I think. First night, it tasted like cough syrup. Third day was better, but not aussie-like, or rhone-like. Just lots of leaf, spice, oak.
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12/3/2008 - stlwine wrote: 82 Points
Completely dominated by oak. Every time I thought I could pinpoint something in this wine, I was overwhelmed by vanilla. Disappointing, even at this price.
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5/22/2008 - davidandrose wrote: 88 Points
Pop and pour. After about an hour open (no decant) this was a nice, approachable and softening wine. Fairly light in profile, enjoyable but nothing special. Solid QPR at $13, and highly recommended as an enjoyable wine for a large group that won't break the bank.
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