September 22, 2017 - seems bit over top, not bad but somewhat dull
March 6, 2016 - Nice granacha at a reasonable price point. Decent nose, strong grapey flavor, solid tannins. Alcohol may be a bit high for good balance. Short finish. Good QPR, but nothing special.
October 7, 2015 - out of balance with too much acid up front
April 8, 2015 - still drinking well.
softened tannins and slightly fading fruit make this a gentle alternative to younger sharp garnachas at the $10 price point.
slight concord on the nose nose. ripe bluebery, red cherry, twizzler candy, and a suprisingly rich floral backbone. rose petal and spring flowers.
fun little wine that was probably meant to be drank young but it has held up nicely.
fun
March 18, 2015 - Nice little vino here that drinks just fine now, and will hold for a few years more...2017+? Nice dark fruit that has structure and a lighter tannin that surround a blackberry/cherry flavour profile. A little ash/tobacco on finish.
February 7, 2015 - Cor rubi, amadeirado, frutado, corpo leve, equilibrado, untuoso, pouca persistência.
November 30, 2013 - Yes lots of tannins and definitely some heat upon opening. Let it breath for an hour and it begins to balance out. Leave it in the cellar another two years and I can see a very good to excellent wine in there then.
September 3, 2013 - Very candied, red fruits and a nose of high alcohol. The oak doesn't add to the fruit, but with time hopefully will integrate. Bracing tannins are still on the front of the tongue - it needs to be put down for another good 12-18 months.
April 11, 2013 - Alcohol taste is hard to get past. Flavors lurking in the background are good Spanish Grenache but hard to get past the tannins and the heat from the alchohol.
I love Spanish grenache but, all in all, better garnacha in the same price range.
March 31, 2013 - Great QPR deep red, with classic Grenache fruits a touch of smoke. chewy tannins with good acid combo. It has a nice mouthfeel and went well with an Easter dinner of Ham, lamb and the trimmings. Such a value at $10US. Good length in finish.