• tomoem Does not like this wine: 86 points

    December 21, 2020 - I really tried to find the best side of this wine but was simply unable. Simply not a good vintage and frankly getting worse.

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  • ThistleB wrote: 87 points

    July 9, 2020 - Not bad. Dark fruit with a bit of heat at the end.

  • ThistleB Likes this wine: 87 points

    April 18, 2020 - Smooth and pleasant. Not real complex, but sometimes I just want something simple. This is it

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  • A300b wrote:

    March 24, 2020 - Won’t buy again.

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  • Boom Baby! wrote: 86 points

    March 24, 2020 - Easy everyday drinking wine.

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  • Gabe21 Does not like this wine: 70 points

    February 22, 2020 - Nothing special. Liquors 44

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  • Dad300 wrote: 85 points

    February 7, 2020 - daily drinker.. pleasant smooth. dark fruit. think black plum with just a hint of blackberry. got better with air. would make a great party wine.. easily accessible. nothing fancy but just does its job.

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  • 3daywinereview.com wrote:

    December 21, 2019 - Day 1: Pop and pour. Solid nose and similar to the last experience. Blueberries, mild oak, plum and chocolate. Medium finish and overall a smooth wine. 86 points
    Day 2: Lost a little bit but still very drinkable. Blueberries, sour cherry, earth and oak. 86 points
    Day 3: Not as good and really not a wine to go 3 days, however drinkable enough. 83 points
    Recommendation: Very good value and a good party wine.

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  • Richard8655 Likes this wine: 88 points

    November 25, 2019 - Dry and smooth with good complexity. Enjoyable finish. Excellent value for this balanced cab.

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  • srh Likes this wine:

    November 16, 2019 - Sat, 11/16/19, $2 Tasting: “86% C.S., 13% Merlot, & 1% other red varietals sourced from premier vyd, 100% drip irrigated sites throughout the Columbia Valley, including Horse Heaven Hills & the Wahluke Slope. Vines are planted on S-facing slopes that provide excellent sun exposure for grape ripening, & protection from cold airflow during the winter mos. Grapes were crushed & then fermented 6-10 days on the skins. Malolactic fermentation occurred in s/s tanks & oak barrels. Blending occurred immediately after fermentation. The wine aged predominately in oak barrels, both new & old FR & AM, for ≈ 6 mos. 13.5% ABV, 0.54 g/100mL T.A., & 3.79 pH;” 520,000 cases made.

    N: Slightly closed; RIPE berries, pyrazines INIT on top, with notes of toast & hints of earth

    P: Med, *poss* LM, body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt (approaching threshold R.S.?) met by an astringent pucker which stays in contact with the init frt as it fairly seamlessly transitions into the LONG, BALANCED, poss very, VERY slightly bitterish finish with a tangy/swtness (45:55) to the dusty tannins. For now with food, may improve for another 3-6 mos, then drink into, likely through, '23. My EXC-/EXC, easily the higher for QPR! 88 pts WS (Fish, 8/'18) & 87 winealign.com (4/'18). [Check with this vendor if interested in their COMPETITIVE price.]

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