This is my sort of wine! Nose is very deep, rich and intense. Lot's of dark fruit: blackberries dominate, with herbs and a lovely rich vanilla from the oak, which is perfectly balanced with the fruit. A little hot at P&P, but better after a 2 hr decant. Silky smooth in the mouth! The tannins are gorgeous and subtle, although the flavours are a little simple. The finish is long and beautifully balanced.
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Amazing wine at any price, but even better when you realize its under $20! one of the funkiest noses this side of the Southern Rhone as the Carignan makes its presence known, but from pop and pour all the way through multi hour decanting this will continue to impress.
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11/1/2016 - pfisher17 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still plenty of power. Very complex. Deep, dry. Love this.
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2/10/2013 - 99tollap wrote: 91 Points
This is my sort of wine! Nose is very deep, rich and intense. Lot's of dark fruit: blackberries dominate, with herbs and a lovely rich vanilla from the oak, which is perfectly balanced with the fruit. A little hot at P&P, but better after a 2 hr decant. Silky smooth in the mouth! The tannins are gorgeous and subtle, although the flavours are a little simple. The finish is long and beautifully balanced.
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1/8/2013 - Yagil wrote: 90 Points
value for money & good quality red wine
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9/17/2012 - Battleship wrote: 92 Points
Same review as below. Amazing for the price!
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5/26/2012 - Battleship wrote: 92 Points
Amazing wine at any price, but even better when you realize its under $20! one of the funkiest noses this side of the Southern Rhone as the Carignan makes its presence known, but from pop and pour all the way through multi hour decanting this will continue to impress.
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