Dark, almost inky purple. I like the dark cherry notes that the Oseleta (20%) seems to add to the Cabernet/Merlot basis; but I found a certain lack of concentration overall in the flavor. But then again, it was only 9.99!
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Nice spice on the nose. A little anise and some cherries with cedar. Some bright fruit at the front. Little better (longer) finish than I was expecting.
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Served with Italian fare and it did well. Juicy red and dark fruits with some hints of the earth and tobacco. Finish too short for my tastes, but overall fine!
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Got a taste after being opened 3+ hours. Anise, dark red fruits, a little herbs to it, slight bitter finish. 40% Cab, 40% Merlot, 20% Oseleta. Inexpensive and unique. Not going to change the world but interesting nonetheless.
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Deep purple-red, verging to a more translucent red at rim. Nose of cherry, woody spice; cherry, licorice, some spice/sage and thyme, nice tannin to give some grip. I liked this.
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No hint of Amarone but dark and substantial for a wine of the veneto. A nice wine but to me the omnipresent Cabernet detracts from the regional tastes. Good for meats and creamy dishes
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7/10/2015 - allensounhein wrote: 90 Points
Really enjoyed with pasta and a salad and sausage
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6/19/2015 - allensounhein wrote: 90 Points
must decant and very good with pasta a tomato sauce
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9/28/2014 - Motz wrote: 88 Points
Typical Veneto bouquet, juicy and rich attack, rounded and mildly bracing mid palate, grip and tanginess at the back and on the finish. 87-88.
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11/17/2013 - allensounhein wrote: 86 Points
some after taste and will decant longer next time
not as good as I had hoped
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10/12/2013 - Baudelaire wrote: 85 Points
Dark, almost inky purple. I like the dark cherry notes that the Oseleta (20%) seems to add to the Cabernet/Merlot basis; but I found a certain lack of concentration overall in the flavor. But then again, it was only 9.99!
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9/30/2013 - dfchivers wrote: 88 Points
Nice spice on the nose. A little anise and some cherries with cedar. Some bright fruit at the front. Little better (longer) finish than I was expecting.
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8/13/2013 - monk1019 wrote: 85 Points
Served with Italian fare and it did well. Juicy red and dark fruits with some hints of the earth and tobacco. Finish too short for my tastes, but overall fine!
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2/26/2013 - ras2006 wrote: 80 Points
Not a fan of this one - heavy on dried prune, a little better the 2nd day; I'll try another bottle later.
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12/12/2012 - Bellissimo wrote:
Similar to last bottle. Got a taste after being opened several hours. Dark red fruits, anise, a little spice, dried leaves. Decent+.
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10/28/2012 - Bellissimo wrote:
Got a taste after being opened 3+ hours. Anise, dark red fruits, a little herbs to it, slight bitter finish. 40% Cab, 40% Merlot, 20% Oseleta. Inexpensive and unique. Not going to change the world but interesting nonetheless.
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8/27/2012 - Baudelaire wrote: 88 Points
Deep purple-red, verging to a more translucent red at rim. Nose of cherry, woody spice; cherry, licorice, some spice/sage and thyme, nice tannin to give some grip. I liked this.
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12/31/2011 - Donnico1 wrote: 88 Points
No hint of Amarone but dark and substantial for a wine of the veneto. A nice wine but to me the omnipresent Cabernet detracts from the regional tastes. Good for meats and creamy dishes
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