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Community Tasting Notes 15
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rama wrote:
February 6, 2024 - Carignane is a bit too austere for me, I've learned. Also, anyone else think this has some volatility?
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Aunt Esther wrote: 87 points
November 26, 2023 - Solid table wine at this point, not something to sit with other than to scratch the carignan itch. If that’s something you’re dealing with.
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ISOPinot Likes this wine: 86 points
October 16, 2021 - Purple fading to garnet; rim variation consistent with age. Bottle had been vertical for 5 days, yet clarity was lacking on Day 1. Heavy sediment, but noted that decanting was recommended, and we didn't decant. By Days 2 & 3, clarity had much improved. Medium legs. Aromas of red and black fruit dominate: strawberry, blackberry, cranberry, raspberry, red currant. Spices are subtle: clove and dill. On the palate, intensity is greater than aromas. Medium + body, linear texture, medium finish. wine finishes medium. Medium acidity. Impression: very nice effort. But like all Sandlands tried thus far, QPR is below average. They make good wine, but value is lacking. $37 with tax & shipping. Drink now or in 2022, and decanting recommended.
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bound4er Does not like this wine: 84 points
April 9, 2021 - A bit too lean and tart for my liking. Bitter finish is distracting too. Carignane really needs to be used as a low to mid percentage blending grape and not a standalone varietal.
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mdahar wrote: 90 points
October 9, 2020 - the cork was soft and the wine was almost all the way through the cork. so not sure how much longer it would have lasted.
A very nice soft wine which is dialed back and very soft. did not hold hold to a second day.1 person found this helpful Comment
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By Antonio Galloni
Napa and Sonoma: The 2017 Summer Update (Aug 2017), 8/1/2017 (link)(Sandlands Carignan (california) California Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2015
- Type Red
- Producer Sandlands
- Varietal Carignane
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation California
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 152 (42%)
- Consumed 209 (58%)
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Jets Pizza, PastaWho Likes This Wine
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- VarietyCarignane
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationCalifornia
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