I did not enjoy this by itself. once I added a steak to the mix this became better. But not much to it. it was just a good compliment go a great steak. IMHO
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Austrian and Spanish Wines on the Fino patio (Fino Restaurant, Austin, Texas): Multi-dimensional and well-balanced, this is a chewy and spicy drink, with almost a Zinfandel character. It was one group's favorite, and another's least wine of the flight. The fans liked its jammy fruit, finding cinnamon and white pepper, raspberry, strawberry, with some Dr. peper and spice on the nose. The detractors found some oxidation, bitterness, too much acidity, old room leathery aromas, dry cherry fruit, dustiness, and sugar sweet. Same wine, different sensibilities.
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A wine that actually lives up to the hype. Inky and luscious, with a long finish, intgrated tannins; very full body. International in style, the cabernet component dominates. I bought this on release and it was worth the wait.
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12/24/2012 - BigSchmove wrote: 85 Points
I did not enjoy this by itself. once I added a steak to the mix this became better. But not much to it. it was just a good compliment go a great steak. IMHO
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7/11/2012 - saxual wrote: 92 Points
Great Wine for the region. Strong/solid character.
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11/14/2010 - austinwinesalon wrote:
Austrian and Spanish Wines on the Fino patio (Fino Restaurant, Austin, Texas): Multi-dimensional and well-balanced, this is a chewy and spicy drink, with almost a Zinfandel character. It was one group's favorite, and another's least wine of the flight. The fans liked its jammy fruit, finding cinnamon and white pepper, raspberry, strawberry, with some Dr. peper and spice on the nose. The detractors found some oxidation, bitterness, too much acidity, old room leathery aromas, dry cherry fruit, dustiness, and sugar sweet. Same wine, different sensibilities.
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1/19/2008 - 100pp wrote: 90 Points
Full bodied. Quite complex. And still very much alive.
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10/2/2007 - Deb293 wrote: 89 Points
Second acquaintance seemed a little dryer and less voluptuous. Still has a lot of bright fruit, but the overall package seemed less interesting.
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7/28/2006 - Deb293 wrote: 92 Points
A wine that actually lives up to the hype. Inky and luscious, with a long finish, intgrated tannins; very full body. International in style, the cabernet component dominates. I bought this on release and it was worth the wait.
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3/20/2005 - buckeye76 wrote: 92 Points
BLACK CHERRIES, CHOCOLATE, AND LICORICE IN THE NOSE AND FLAVOR. MEDIUM TO LONG FINISH.
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