This bottle was so much better than my first one. I let this was breathe for hours and it made a significant improvement. Full bodied 2 with rich tannins. Just wish I had it with a steak.
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Purple colored with great nose of Cabernet. Taste has very soft tannins and raisin and blackberries. Finish has an odd sweet note like dates. Enjoyed it quite a bit. Very easy to drink
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Very disappointing. Let it open for 3 hours, did not decant. Paired with roast beef dinner. Solid structure but very rough and not pleasant tasting at all. Can’t really describe the flavor but did not enjoy mid palate or finish. It did finally softer, but not enough to purchase another.
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Was looking for something quick and easy to pnp with a steak, simple would have been fine. But this was not only simple and boring, but had a slightly metallic off taste. Improved slightly with air but was not drinkable for me. Gave it to my non-discerning (when it come to wine) husband and even he left half the bottle.
90 now and 91-92 in a year or two! Well balanced and full flavor at this price point - but definitely needs a short decant right now as the last glass was much better after a 1 hour decant.
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PNP. Deep dark magenta color. Black cherry, fig and chicken bouillon on the nose. Very smooth palate with lingering acidity. Firm tannins on the medium finish. This is a good QPR, but a touch extracted.
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1/23/2024 - jjlobi Likes this wine: 87 Points
This bottle was so much better than my first one. I let this was breathe for hours and it made a significant improvement. Full bodied 2 with rich tannins. Just wish I had it with a steak.
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5/31/2022 - Ed B Likes this wine: 90 Points
PnP. No detailed notes. Very pleasant. Smooth, easy drinking.
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1/21/2022 - Stuart10er Likes this wine: 89 Points
Purple colored with great nose of Cabernet. Taste has very soft tannins and raisin and blackberries. Finish has an odd sweet note like dates. Enjoyed it quite a bit. Very easy to drink
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12/26/2020 - jjlobi Does not like this wine: 82 Points
Very disappointing. Let it open for 3 hours, did not decant. Paired with roast beef dinner. Solid structure but very rough and not pleasant tasting at all. Can’t really describe the flavor but did not enjoy mid palate or finish. It did finally softer, but not enough to purchase another.
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9/11/2020 - Decanting Queen Does not like this wine: 86 Points
Was looking for something quick and easy to pnp with a steak, simple would have been fine. But this was not only simple and boring, but had a slightly metallic off taste. Improved slightly with air but was not drinkable for me. Gave it to my non-discerning (when it come to wine) husband and even he left half the bottle.
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9/8/2020 - wabi47 Likes this wine:
rich, smooth and dark; earth adds complexity; well balanced; still seems just a bit tight (in a good way)
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4/12/2020 - peeno wrote: 90 Points
Agree that it has smooth dark fruits, easy drinking but one dimensional. Pleasant cab.
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5/18/2019 - secureboot Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very one-dimensional - pepper, tart, with a bit of cherry. Well done though. Not overpowering, but strong enough for steaks.
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4/9/2019 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Rich black Napa fruit on it. Tastes like Rutherford. Quite youthful, not over done with its oak.
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2/16/2019 - td1836 wrote: 89 Points
Typical middle of the road Napa cab. Plush, ripe dark fruits, oak, medium plus tannins. Tastes good, but definitely one dimensional right now.
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1/26/2019 - Elycohn Likes this wine: 88 Points
Rich - chocolate mousse with drizzled cherry sauce. Pillowy soft with nearly undetectable tannins. Luscious.
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1/22/2019 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Great napa cab. Not overdone , great fruit, plush, right there. That tastes overly good. Suspicously good.
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12/30/2018 - Joel Suskin Likes this wine: 89 Points
lived it
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12/25/2018 - Colorado3G Likes this wine: 90 Points
90 now and 91-92 in a year or two! Well balanced and full flavor at this price point - but definitely needs a short decant right now as the last glass was much better after a 1 hour decant.
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12/24/2018 - WineKnut Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice Whitehall... Good balance... the whole nine yards, fruit, oak, tannin, primary flavors all in harmony. A well made wine.
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12/8/2018 - feinwine Likes this wine:
Great Napa Cabernet for the price.
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12/7/2018 - Foxsea1 wrote: 83 Points
Smooth - lacking any depth or flavors. Decent bottle for price point but just a very average wine
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11/15/2018 - DPOJuly251988 wrote: 90 Points
A decent wine. Nothing memorable but drinkable
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11/2/2018 - tim m wrote: 87 Points
This seemed to be past it's prime. A little jammy, no tannin present, disappointing.
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10/17/2018 - Gniad wrote: 87 Points
Honestly enjoyed glasses 3-4 better which were 24 hours after opening.
I will decant the next one. QPR. Nothing mind blowing.
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10/11/2018 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 86 Points
Hennepin Lake Tasting 2018; 10/11/2018-10/14/2018 (Minneapolis, MN): An old favorite but the last 3 vintages have been mediocre. Oak, vanilla, subtle fruit and dust. Not the most balanced wine and just should cost less.
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9/11/2018 - Handjoshua Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is a serviceable red, built to be enjoyed now, approachable in its mix of doughy leather, black cherry and structured tannin.
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9/3/2018 - Baron Slick wrote: flawed
Corked
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7/21/2018 - Grateful4Red Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very nice, but not spectacular. Fair QPR
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7/15/2018 - AGELVIS wrote: 89 Points
PNP. Deep dark magenta color. Black cherry, fig and chicken bouillon on the nose. Very smooth palate with lingering acidity. Firm tannins on the medium finish. This is a good QPR, but a touch extracted.
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7/1/2018 - vancouvermatt wrote: 92 Points
Great QPR, very accessible, loads off cassis, blackcherry and blackberry flavours. Drink now - 2021.
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5/30/2018 - feinwine Likes this wine:
Love this. Will repeat for the price point. Full bodied. Deep color. Long finish.
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5/22/2018 - Pauly85 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very much enjoyed this wine
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5/13/2018 - SylvainM Likes this wine: 93 Points
Smooth and flavorful wine!
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3/13/2018 - Quiet Lion wrote: 90 Points
Needs a lot of air to get past tightly wound beginnings. After three hours, sweet vanilla, light body, crowd pleaser.
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