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| | Tasted by kcnikunj on 1/2/2022 & rated 89 points: This is still drinking well. Not a lot of structure, but nose is still pleasant and it goes down easily. Great QPR and hanging in. Last bottle, so can't see how much longer it will last. (861 views) |
| | Tasted by foyfrcs on 10/17/2019 & rated 89 points: Still drinking quite well. Not sure how much life left? Maybe a year or so? (1529 views) |
| | Tasted by denibela on 10/14/2018 & rated 87 points: nice equilibrium, complexity, very correct south-france wine (1905 views) |
| | Tasted by oakville72 on 11/29/2017 & rated 88 points: Intense color. An over-the-top grenache-syrah blend from the Languedoc with a good pedigree. A bit reduced in the nose with intense flavors and a 15% alcohol finish. Strictly for lovers of this style of wine that emphasizes intensity over finesse. (2444 views) |
| | Tasted by Z1nnfull on 8/6/2017 & rated 90 points: Although not from Rhone, one of our favorite reliably good Rhone blends that pairs with food exceedingly well. This vintage is probably best consumed by end of year or early next. It is pretty much at pop and pour stage. (2657 views) |
| | Tasted by Colorado3G on 6/17/2017 & rated 88 points: This is drinking really well right now and probably can go another year or two.....I was a bit surprised. I think of this as an easy drinking table or house wine! (2132 views) |
| | Tasted by bobdameron on 5/27/2017 & rated 93 points: Nice blend of fruit and earth tones; still drinking nicely in 2017. (1854 views) |
| | Tasted by Z1nnfull on 5/22/2017 & rated 90 points: One of the most reliably good Rhone blends year after year, and at a price of $17-18, great wine for the price. Good depth of dark fruit, well-balanced, fruit tends to make it a little more robust than medium-bodied, but it is smooth and elegant, but in no way thin.
DRINK NOW status (although we decanted which made it sing).
Think it is Grenache and Syrah blend, maybe other Rhone grapes, but year-to-year it is a great under $20 Rhone blend...even though its is from Languedoc, not Rhone area. (1485 views) |
| | Tasted by deppdepp on 5/2/2017 & rated 91 points: Wonderful wine for the price. I only found one bottle at my local Costco. well balanced with fruit and tannin. Beautiful color and smell. Can't expect more for the price $16. (1324 views) |
| | Tasted by Hansvo on 4/14/2017: Fully ready to drink, but no rush. (1096 views) |
| | Tasted by vesuvius on 3/24/2017 & rated 91 points: Excellent complexity for the price point. Has all the feel of Languedoc in a drink now sort of fashion. Briar and hint of the sea with soft tannins and delicate fruit (especially for the Grenache). (1125 views) |
| | Tasted by jhanne8 on 1/29/2017: Delicious. Drinking at perfection. (1226 views) |
| | Tasted by RedderTheBetter on 12/14/2016 & rated 88 points: Very good bottle for the price (1308 views) |
| | Tasted by Coopcnr on 11/26/2016: Did not get a tasting - Thanksgiving DInner. (1288 views) |
| | Tasted by Geoff on 11/20/2016 & rated 94 points: Great bottle! Complex nose and palate, good balance. Wonderful fruit, fine tannins, long finish. I like this wine. (1323 views) |
| | Tasted by Geoff on 11/15/2016 & rated 90 points: Medium to full bodied, dark fruit, some complexity, good balance, long finish. Very enjoyable. (1293 views) |
| | Tasted by Wine Buergler on 9/10/2016 & rated 92 points: This is outstanding for the price - well balanced, cherry, plum skin - perfect do drink now. (1452 views) |
| | Tasted by EFrohmader on 7/21/2016 & rated 89 points: Consistent with previous note. A good barbecue wine (had with burgers). (1374 views) |
| | Tasted by Geoff on 6/16/2016 & rated 90 points: Nice full bodied, plenty of tannins, dark fruit, some oak, long finish. Better the second day. Tannins had settled down. (1631 views) |
| | Tasted by danielbleier on 6/5/2016 & rated 88 points: Nice juicy red and black fruit flavors - easy drinking, good BBQ wine. (1581 views) |
| | Tasted by EFrohmader on 5/1/2016 & rated 89 points: Lots of red and dark fruits. A little black pepper and a mineral streak. Good acidity and balanced tannins. Went well with seasoned pork chops and risotto. (1540 views) |
| | Tasted by 4mentor on 2/25/2016 & rated 90 points: Exceptional value. Big fruit and mild tannins. Well balanced. Very enjoyable. Will buy again. (1825 views) |
| | Tasted by Adamsmt25 on 1/3/2016 & rated 87 points: Rich blackberry, pepper, higher acidity. Very good an balanced. (2048 views) |
| | Tasted by rocknroller on 10/28/2015 & rated 88 points: Hennepin Lake Charity Tasting Event - Current Releases (Mpls, MN): Tasting pour. Good, a bit rustic, old world style, light earth, dark red fruits, firm tannins. 88+pts. (2911 views) |
| | Tasted by Marius Cavasdan on 10/8/2015 & rated 90 points: 60% Grenache from 70-75 years old vines, 40% Syrah 40 years old vines. Color is towards dark red. Nose with fruits, kirsch, some plums. Also spicies like cloves or cinnamon. On the palate same fruit structure with kirsch and plums. Its concentrated but also juicy and not heavy. Liked it very much (833 views) |
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