this is still the best under $10 bottle of wine I can find; although this bottle is theoretically past its prime, it had a wonder nose of pepper, pencil lead, and dark fruit, with a well integrated if somewhat simple palate, and a pleasant albeit short finish. The QPR is through the roof.
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OK/Good – clear very dark red / purple almost black appearance; fruit and some oakiness on nose; off dry; full body; high tannins (softened after decanting); mid acidity; long finish; lots of dark fruit; big wine; alcoholic – 14%; some smokiness; decanted through vinturi and drank straight away.
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Interesting, aromatic, spicy nose. Smooth and quaffable with food (goes well with Mexican or something else heavy / spicy) but the finish is a little harsh to drink alone. Too acid for my taste.
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12/29/2014 - woody57 Likes this wine: 89 Points
this is still the best under $10 bottle of wine I can find; although this bottle is theoretically past its prime, it had a wonder nose of pepper, pencil lead, and dark fruit, with a well integrated if somewhat simple palate, and a pleasant albeit short finish. The QPR is through the roof.
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4/2/2012 - jwhisler wrote: 84 Points
Glad these are gone. Not very tasty.
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11/9/2011 - HStaal wrote: 85 Points
OK/Good – clear very dark red / purple almost black appearance; fruit and some oakiness on nose; off dry; full body; high tannins (softened after decanting); mid acidity; long finish; lots of dark fruit; big wine; alcoholic – 14%; some smokiness; decanted through vinturi and drank straight away.
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7/28/2011 - Danielbrazao wrote: 83 Points
Escudo Rojo safra 2007 cabernet/syrah muito equilibrado, taninos fortes, firme, final de boca prolongado e aparente.
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5/1/2011 - soychick wrote: 85 Points
Interesting, aromatic, spicy nose. Smooth and quaffable with food (goes well with Mexican or something else heavy / spicy) but the finish is a little harsh to drink alone. Too acid for my taste.
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