Not bad but did not meet my expectations. It did not stand up to other $20 bottles I have had. A good easy drinking wine that would be good value at $10
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Moderate, lovely nose of mentholated, slightly herbal red licorice. I'm starting to associate those menthol notes with Washington state merlot. On the palate, great acid-tannin balance. There is tasty, spicy fruit here, but it's restrained. The finish is a little hot and the tannins are maybe a touch bitter, but this is a nice blend for the price. Got better with time (maybe decant in the future).
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Gallo and L'ecole Tasting: This was quite nice, and better then I remember it. Good fruit, with a little chocolatey action going on. Enjoyable structure gives it a little backbone. Another solid WA blend. 87+
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11/26/2008 - mreinitz wrote: 88 Points
A bit overpriced for what it is. Still, enjoyable, with dark fruit , good balance, and a moderate finish
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11/5/2008 - team-blackburn wrote: 84 Points
Not bad but did not meet my expectations. It did not stand up to other $20 bottles I have had. A good easy drinking wine that would be good value at $10
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8/18/2008 - zitarell wrote:
Moderate, lovely nose of mentholated, slightly herbal red licorice. I'm starting to associate those menthol notes with Washington state merlot. On the palate, great acid-tannin balance. There is tasty, spicy fruit here, but it's restrained. The finish is a little hot and the tannins are maybe a touch bitter, but this is a nice blend for the price. Got better with time (maybe decant in the future).
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6/19/2008 - hutch wrote: 87 Points
Gallo and L'ecole Tasting: This was quite nice, and better then I remember it. Good fruit, with a little chocolatey action going on. Enjoyable structure gives it a little backbone. Another solid WA blend. 87+
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12/29/2007 - peternelson wrote: 86 Points
Winery: Brite cherry, berry blend & plum, sangria!; lite, sippy, tannic.
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