$4.50. Tasted over 3 days with consistent notes. Typical Cali-Rhone nose with some vanilla. On the palate, dark Rhone-like fruit flavors accompanied by a bit a oak, which is not too intrusive. The mid-palate does show a touch of artificial sugar giving it a kind of "fake" taste. On the finish, there is some black pepper and a little heat. Varietal composition is not disclosed on the bottle, but I would guess there is a lot of Mourvedre in this blend. Surprisingly good and enjoyable for a wine in this price range. I have had about 10 bottles of this wine previously, and not all of them showed this well so there is some bottle variation. I've also had the 2005 vintage version of this wine, and it was very over-oaked.
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11/25/2009 - PIntag wrote: 82 Points
This bottle was pretty out of balance with too much alcohol and oak. This is probably past its prime, so drink up.
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8/17/2009 - PIntag wrote: 87 Points
Consistent with previous note.
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5/22/2009 - PIntag wrote: 87 Points
$4.50. Tasted over 3 days with consistent notes.
Typical Cali-Rhone nose with some vanilla. On the palate, dark Rhone-like fruit flavors accompanied by a bit a oak, which is not too intrusive. The mid-palate does show a touch of artificial sugar giving it a kind of "fake" taste. On the finish, there is some black pepper and a little heat. Varietal composition is not disclosed on the bottle, but I would guess there is a lot of Mourvedre in this blend. Surprisingly good and enjoyable for a wine in this price range. I have had about 10 bottles of this wine previously, and not all of them showed this well so there is some bottle variation. I've also had the 2005 vintage version of this wine, and it was very over-oaked.
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10/22/2008 - ggfinley wrote: 82 Points
Very earthy, a bit of alcohol on the nose.
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10/11/2008 - shelbri wrote:
Very Rhoney.. Bri likes this A LOT. Lots of fruit. Not a subtle wine.
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