blackberry, Blackberry and Blackberry - nothing much else. Decent at 14-15 degrees but not a particullarly great wine. Medium- body, medium fresh acidity and medium tannins. open an hour before drinking.
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It would be easy to write this off as just another crowd pleaser if it weren't for the fantastic length to the finish and a decent ability to express a sense of terroir. A lot more going on below the surface than what a $15 bottle usually delivers and I think it's pretty well ready to go with a short aeration. Neither the acidity nor the tannins are particularly evident and I suggest getting to these within the next 2-3 years. 5+11+15+7= 88
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This is a great QPR weekday quaffer! Paired with rotisserie chicken, and it was fabulous. Blackberry fruit, cracked pepper, a touch of vanilla on the finish. Body, acid and tannin are all right where they need to be (medium, with light tannins). Drink now - 2018.
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Enjoyed with steak frites. Notes consistent with previous, but after lingering in the decanter over the course of two hours, there was a precipitous drop-off in quality.
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Popped and had a glass on day 1...don't remember it much. Lots of fruit I guess. Flash forward 3 days and...wow. Quite impressive for a wine that was vacu-sealed and put back in the wine fridge for a couple days. No evidence of oxidation or that "stewed" aroma from wine left open too long. Was a bit sharp when first opened, but after it sat out for an hour things smoothed out and this drank pretty well. Still showing ample oak and a hint of alcohol heat on the nose. A simple wine, but has some savory aspects that have come forward over the fruit. Roasted meat/sanguine, olive tapenade, with some sour black cherry fruit fading into the finish. Finish is all cherry and espresso, with a touch of heat lingering. Better with food on day 3. For $14, a nice QPR.
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pnp, but this wine is just starting to beef up a little. Some nice blackberry and vegetal notes, with green peppercorn and roasted meat aromas. On the palate the deep purple wine is middle weight and has some uneven tannins right now, but if you finish the wine within an hour it doesn't really interrupt the enjoyment of this wine. Decent acidity. It will never be confused as great syrah but a decent price for good juice.
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P&P, paired with take-n-bake combo pizza. Great wine, big, bold, fruit-forward, but with nice acid and a smidge of tannin. Blackberry fruit prevails. Stood up to, and even complimented the pizza quite nicely. For $14 at Full Pull, a killer QPR! I bought 4, wish it had been a case.
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Pop & pour. This was lovely! Super-dark Syrah from Olsen Estates Vineyard. Priced at $14 from Full Pull this has to be one of the top QPRs of the year! Big blackberry fruit, cracked pepper, espresso. Yum! Drink now or hold up to 5 years.
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The nose is pleasant and somewhat expressive, showing some earth, violets, purple fruit, with a little muskiness. Medium bodied, with good black and green pepper, tangy, fresh fruit. Nice, mild to medium finish, with some decent tannic grip and persistence. Alcohol well hidden, and there's no oak getting in the way. An enjoyable, well made wine.
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On the nose blackberries, nice herbal element (thyme), nicely framed wood. Smooth acidity with medium-long finish. Alcohol well-integrated for a pnp, nice dusty tannins. This should be interesting to track over time.
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Pretty much pop & pour. Blackberry & blueberry nose. Fruity palate with a creamy texture. More black & blue fruit. Moderate acidity, soft tannins. Not one that is going to evolve to special places, but a tasty weeknight wine.
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Not decanted. Very varietally-correct aromas and flavors of plum, slightly peppery blackberry, and soy sauce. Not the greatest complexity, but delicious and ready to go. Drink now or over the next 3 years.
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Notes after following for two nights open. Color is very dark, hazy magenta with large, slow legs. No sediment. Bright, spicy nose of red berry, herbs, and very light cooperage influence. Palate was very firm to start and really took a full day to open up, but when it did, what a tasty little treat! Very smooth and balanced with nice cherry and tobacco notes. More persistent than it should be for $15. Will also benefit from several more months of rest. 4+11+15+8= 88
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Opened about three hours before tasting. Minerally, bright & fruity--currant, dried cranberry, some sour cherry notes on the mid pallet--and a slightly spicy finish. Not a big nose. Smells a little hotter than it drinks.
Definitely not as poised as the 09, but that was fantastic wine for the price. And a sad loss of Olsen Estates...
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I didn't like this all that much. Definitely not as good as the previous vintage. It is sharp tasting and roiugh around the edges. I'm not rating it in the hope that the wine is just too young to drink.
As an afternote, Betsy drank the rest of this the next night. I didn't taste it, but she said that it had opened up and smoothed out, and actually used the word "delicious" to describe it. Sounds like a wine to wait on.
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4/21/2016 - Carniolan wrote: 85 Points
meh
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4/20/2016 - RPerro Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great QPR syrah! Blue & black fruit, a touch of oak and spice. Well integrated, and drinking really well.
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1/30/2016 - denver_vinder Likes this wine: 88 Points
blackberry, Blackberry and Blackberry - nothing much else. Decent at 14-15 degrees but not a particullarly great wine. Medium- body, medium fresh acidity and medium tannins. open an hour before drinking.
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1/10/2016 - fingers Likes this wine: 88 Points
It would be easy to write this off as just another crowd pleaser if it weren't for the fantastic length to the finish and a decent ability to express a sense of terroir. A lot more going on below the surface than what a $15 bottle usually delivers and I think it's pretty well ready to go with a short aeration. Neither the acidity nor the tannins are particularly evident and I suggest getting to these within the next 2-3 years. 5+11+15+7= 88
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1/6/2016 - RPerro Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is a great QPR weekday quaffer! Paired with rotisserie chicken, and it was fabulous. Blackberry fruit, cracked pepper, a touch of vanilla on the finish. Body, acid and tannin are all right where they need to be (medium, with light tannins). Drink now - 2018.
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12/27/2015 - fredman wrote: 87 Points
Very decent bottle at a good price.
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10/19/2015 - BRR wrote: flawed
Very corked. D'oh!
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8/21/2015 - Champagneinhand Likes this wine: 85 Points
fruit forward WA Syrah with QPR. Nothing great but decent texture for the warm vintage. High ABV still apparent. I making more room in the cellar.
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8/8/2015 - drumice wrote: 88 Points
Enjoyed with steak frites. Notes consistent with previous, but after lingering in the decanter over the course of two hours, there was a precipitous drop-off in quality.
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8/3/2015 - RPerro Likes this wine: 88 Points
Popped and had a glass on day 1...don't remember it much. Lots of fruit I guess. Flash forward 3 days and...wow. Quite impressive for a wine that was vacu-sealed and put back in the wine fridge for a couple days. No evidence of oxidation or that "stewed" aroma from wine left open too long. Was a bit sharp when first opened, but after it sat out for an hour things smoothed out and this drank pretty well. Still showing ample oak and a hint of alcohol heat on the nose. A simple wine, but has some savory aspects that have come forward over the fruit. Roasted meat/sanguine, olive tapenade, with some sour black cherry fruit fading into the finish. Finish is all cherry and espresso, with a touch of heat lingering. Better with food on day 3. For $14, a nice QPR.
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6/25/2015 - RPerro Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is really, really good stuff for the price! QPR off the charts. Big black fruit, pepper, nice structure.
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2/20/2015 - Champagneinhand Likes this wine: 87 Points
pnp, but this wine is just starting to beef up a little. Some nice blackberry and vegetal notes, with green peppercorn and roasted meat aromas. On the palate the deep purple wine is middle weight and has some uneven tannins right now, but if you finish the wine within an hour it doesn't really interrupt the enjoyment of this wine. Decent acidity. It will never be confused as great syrah but a decent price for good juice.
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2/7/2015 - RPerro Likes this wine: 91 Points
P&P, paired with take-n-bake combo pizza. Great wine, big, bold, fruit-forward, but with nice acid and a smidge of tannin. Blackberry fruit prevails. Stood up to, and even complimented the pizza quite nicely. For $14 at Full Pull, a killer QPR! I bought 4, wish it had been a case.
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12/14/2014 - RPerro Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pop & pour. This was lovely! Super-dark Syrah from Olsen Estates Vineyard. Priced at $14 from Full Pull this has to be one of the top QPRs of the year! Big blackberry fruit, cracked pepper, espresso. Yum! Drink now or hold up to 5 years.
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12/10/2014 - Robert Pavlovich Likes this wine:
The nose is pleasant and somewhat expressive, showing some earth, violets, purple fruit, with a little muskiness. Medium bodied, with good black and green pepper, tangy, fresh fruit. Nice, mild to medium finish, with some decent tannic grip and persistence. Alcohol well hidden, and there's no oak getting in the way. An enjoyable, well made wine.
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12/7/2014 - topher2411 wrote: 87 Points
Blueberry fruit. Picks up some meaty notes with air. Round, medium-short finish. Decent value syrah.
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11/4/2014 - drumice wrote: 89 Points
On the nose blackberries, nice herbal element (thyme), nicely framed wood. Smooth acidity with medium-long finish. Alcohol well-integrated for a pnp, nice dusty tannins. This should be interesting to track over time.
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10/15/2014 - Anthony Lombardi Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pretty much pop & pour. Blackberry & blueberry nose. Fruity palate with a creamy texture. More black & blue fruit. Moderate acidity, soft tannins. Not one that is going to evolve to special places, but a tasty weeknight wine.
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10/13/2014 - BRR Likes this wine: 90 Points
Not decanted. Very varietally-correct aromas and flavors of plum, slightly peppery blackberry, and soy sauce. Not the greatest complexity, but delicious and ready to go. Drink now or over the next 3 years.
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7/24/2014 - wine247365 wrote:
$14...Great QPR! As a newbie to WA wines, I'm really starting to like their juice!
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5/18/2014 - fingers Likes this wine: 88 Points
Notes after following for two nights open. Color is very dark, hazy magenta with large, slow legs. No sediment. Bright, spicy nose of red berry, herbs, and very light cooperage influence. Palate was very firm to start and really took a full day to open up, but when it did, what a tasty little treat! Very smooth and balanced with nice cherry and tobacco notes. More persistent than it should be for $15. Will also benefit from several more months of rest. 4+11+15+8= 88
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3/15/2014 - by Likes this wine:
Opened about three hours before tasting. Minerally, bright & fruity--currant, dried cranberry, some sour cherry notes on the mid pallet--and a slightly spicy finish. Not a big nose. Smells a little hotter than it drinks.
Definitely not as poised as the 09, but that was fantastic wine for the price. And a sad loss of Olsen Estates...
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12/9/2013 - mreinitz wrote:
I didn't like this all that much. Definitely not as good as the previous vintage. It is sharp tasting and roiugh around the edges. I'm not rating it in the hope that the wine is just too young to drink.
As an afternote, Betsy drank the rest of this the next night. I didn't taste it, but she said that it had opened up and smoothed out, and actually used the word "delicious" to describe it. Sounds like a wine to wait on.
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