May 1, 2024 - My rating remains the same, at this point (May 1, 2024), the tannins have resolved nicely and is drinking in its prime. That said I don’t think it has many good years left in it.
April 25, 2024 - Drinking really well right now. Tannins have smoothed out and it paired perfectly with grilled kabobs tonight. The 93 rating from WS is spot on at this point. Wonderful value!
March 12, 2024 - very tasty. Still nice dark fruits on this
February 8, 2024 - delivers on the 93 rating from wine spectator. A very smooth, pleasant drinking wine.
The wine looks ruby colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like raspberry, cranberry and red currant. It tastes like raspberry and cranberry. The body is medium/full. The wine has smooth texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has medium acidity.
February 1, 2024 - Really liked it. Raspberry notes, medium tannins, low acidity, medium finish that is slightly bitter like cranberry. Very smooth, easy drinking.
January 2, 2024 - Still drinking really well. A rich, full bodied red w/ dark fruit & moderate tannins. Incredible QPR!
December 1, 2023 - 12/1/23-Composite cork that helped when removed. Legs are very apparent for this wine. Wasn't the jumilla flavor profile I was expecting, which was thick and dense. This was thinner but I don't mean low level of fruit. Viscosity? First impression is not that impressed. Only had a glass to go with a meal of Italian sausage, as I hoped it would pair well. Vacuum sealed for next day.
Day 2. Tart and has changed. Really sour fruit and nothing like jumilla I've known. Wine has fell together more since yesterday, but still not a wine I like. A sting on the tongue. Sour cherry? Hard to peg this. It doesn't taste like wine. Trying tomorrow but if no improvement, tossing.
I replaced the cork, left on kitchen counter for 2-3 months, and used for cooking pot roast and crock pot Italian sausage. Had high hopes as label advertises a 93 Wine Spectator rating, but not a rebuy here, and can do better.
November 7, 2023 - Great find. Very smooth Red Blend.
The wine looks violet colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like cranberry, raspberry and red currant. It tastes like cranberry and raspberry. The body is medium. The wine has smooth texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has low acidity.
October 9, 2023 - So I found another bottle of this mis-racked in the cellar, theoretically I had had the last bottle a few months ago. Perfect for the lentil dish I made but also a save in terms of aging. Nice wine but time to say good bye if you wanted it at its best. Soft and rich, very mildly rustic.
October 7, 2023 - Shy nose. Dark fruits show up after about 2 hours decant. Tannins are quite present but smooth. Finish is long and drying. Good qpr but not my favorite. Will follow again tomorrow