Clear, medium ruby color. Clean, medium(+) intensity, youthful nose, with aromas of cedar, plum, bramble, and ginger. Dry on the palate, with medium body, medium tanning, medium alcohol, medium intensity, medium acid, and flavors of bramble, blackberry, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, cedar, and lavender. Medium finish. Good, drink now. Mid-price.
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Nice blend of oak n fruit sot to med tannins not overly complex but an excellent wine given price point. Went well with NY Strip drank like a good Merlot.
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This wine improved with decanting allowing it to balance the original light smokey/fruit aroma and dark fruit flavour. Legs were fast, finish was medium although longer finish with time, medium-full body and tannins improved with time. Very good wine for price point and lovely with red meat and a heavier meal.
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9/10/2014 - JVG wrote:
WSET Level 3 Class. Tasted blind.
Clear, medium ruby color. Clean, medium(+) intensity, youthful nose, with aromas of cedar, plum, bramble, and ginger. Dry on the palate, with medium body, medium tanning, medium alcohol, medium intensity, medium acid, and flavors of bramble, blackberry, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, cedar, and lavender. Medium finish. Good, drink now. Mid-price.
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11/1/2013 - BURGHen Boy wrote: 86 Points
Light, very pleasant. Almost too light for a CA cab but nice easy drinking
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10/22/2013 - Nyrican wrote: 87 Points
Nice blend of oak n fruit sot to med tannins not overly complex but an excellent wine given price point. Went well with NY Strip drank like a good Merlot.
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8/26/2013 - ddahl wrote: 85 Points
Decent but did not enjoy as much as black label claret. This one needs more time.
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8/10/2013 - Eurocave Likes this wine: 89 Points
This wine improved with decanting allowing it to balance the original light smokey/fruit aroma and dark fruit flavour. Legs were fast, finish was medium although longer finish with time, medium-full body and tannins improved with time. Very good wine for price point and lovely with red meat and a heavier meal.
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6/4/2013 - Xisor wrote: 89 Points
Dark cherry and berry aromas and flavors, hint of cherry cola. Med full body and tannins, long finish with fast legs.
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6/4/2013 - Xisor wrote: 89 Points
Dark cherry and berry aromas and cherry cola flavors. Full body, long finish.
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