I would always be happy to drink this, especially at $20. After a 2 hour decant (b/c I read the reviews), this wine is excellent. Don't judge it on its bouquet--it's a bit weak in aroma. But it is powerful, complex, and full of flavor. Long finish, rich mouth feel. Quite lovely and full bodied. Not exactly a fruit bomb, but so so good--fruity but not syrupy or overly sweet. Wish I bought more than 2!
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Flowers, dense cassis, light smoke, and sweet caramelized meat on the nose. Lush in the mouth. Dark espresso and foresty notes swirl with balanced tannin. Finishes bright, thick, dark, full. PJG: 91-92
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Cabernet Sauvignon with 25% Merlot. Darkest garnet. Sweet plum and vanilla on the nose. On the palate, blackberry, cherry, oak, anise and a hint of cedar. Lengthy finish. My trusty retailer tells me that the winemaker sources from some of the best vineyards in Napa. Fantastic QPR. I paid around $20 for this beauty.
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Taste: dried fruits, berries, watermelon freshness, well textured with softened tannins (after opening up), blackberry, ripe cherry, spices, red fruits, black pepper, black currant, soft and medium to full bodied
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2/6/2016 - kietkopelli Likes this wine: 91 Points
Much better this time around
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6/27/2015 - jackaroo Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decanted several hours prior as suggested. Great qpr. If qpr were THE deciding factor, this deserves a much higher rating.
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1/1/2015 - marrakesh_awc Likes this wine: 89 Points
Not overly structured, but very smooth and enjoyable
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12/15/2014 - Surinam wrote: 90 Points
Not terribly complex. Very good for the price and an easy drink.
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7/21/2014 - Lizizwhereitiz Likes this wine: 90 Points
I would always be happy to drink this, especially at $20. After a 2 hour decant (b/c I read the reviews), this wine is excellent. Don't judge it on its bouquet--it's a bit weak in aroma. But it is powerful, complex, and full of flavor. Long finish, rich mouth feel. Quite lovely and full bodied. Not exactly a fruit bomb, but so so good--fruity but not syrupy or overly sweet. Wish I bought more than 2!
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7/3/2014 - kietkopelli wrote: 87 Points
Not a great wine. Good decent fruit and spices but it's kinda hot. Medium body, short finish.
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6/4/2014 - noahbw Likes this wine: 91 Points
Flowers, dense cassis, light smoke, and sweet caramelized meat on the nose. Lush in the mouth. Dark espresso and foresty notes swirl with balanced tannin. Finishes bright, thick, dark, full. PJG: 91-92
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2/23/2013 - Dagalaifus Likes this wine: 91 Points
Cabernet Sauvignon with 25% Merlot. Darkest garnet. Sweet plum and vanilla on the nose. On the palate, blackberry, cherry, oak, anise and a hint of cedar. Lengthy finish. My trusty retailer tells me that the winemaker sources from some of the best vineyards in Napa. Fantastic QPR. I paid around $20 for this beauty.
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4/22/2012 - pizzasomm wrote: 88 Points
Nose: ripe red fruits
Taste: dried fruits, berries, watermelon freshness, well textured with softened tannins (after opening up), blackberry, ripe cherry, spices, red fruits, black pepper, black currant, soft and medium to full bodied
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