Add me to the camp that thinks this is a bit thin to stand up to hearty red sauces. The simple grilled chicken, homemade pizza, and balsamic salad pairings mentioned below seem more spot on. I opened this to accompany my wife's pork, but she spiced it up to the point where a heavier wine was required.
This opens up with a few minutes in the glass and shows a nice high-note of cherry on the palate with decent depth and a nice foil of acidity. A pleasant wine paired with the right meal and probably an ok QPR under those circumstances. For my tastes, this would definitely show better with the right food than it does on its own.
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9/22/2010 - wicho wrote: 82 Points
This wine was highly acidic which got better after an hour or so.
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9/20/2010 - vanpe003 wrote: 85 Points
Add me to the camp that thinks this is a bit thin to stand up to hearty red sauces. The simple grilled chicken, homemade pizza, and balsamic salad pairings mentioned below seem more spot on. I opened this to accompany my wife's pork, but she spiced it up to the point where a heavier wine was required.
This opens up with a few minutes in the glass and shows a nice high-note of cherry on the palate with decent depth and a nice foil of acidity. A pleasant wine paired with the right meal and probably an ok QPR under those circumstances. For my tastes, this would definitely show better with the right food than it does on its own.
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7/31/2010 - Sheepish wrote: 91 Points
Lovely served with a simple grilled chicken and summer vegetable meal. Always a crowd pleaser. Excellent QPR.
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3/30/2010 - Jim and Patricia wrote:
Served with home made pepperoni, black olive, and sauteed red onion pizza and salad with balsamic vinegar dressing. Good match and good value.
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3/29/2010 - Sheepish wrote: 87 Points
Always a favorite, this was enjoyed without food. An excellent red that I have enjoyed with or without a simple meal.
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