Retail $15. 100% Monastrell (Mourvèdre). This wine received a rather high score from one Robert Parker (92) but has been less well-received here on Cellar Tracker (average of 86 in 23 reviews). Nearly opaque ruby red with aromas of black fruit (black raspberry and black cherry), spice, nutmeg, and just a hint of funk (but I love the funk). The palate is certainly more acid than fruit-driven, but there is some lovely fruit, particularly on day two. On day one, I was less than thrilled (closer to the Cellar Tracker opinion) but twenty-four hours later? While not ALL the way there, I am a lot closer to the Parker assessment. thedrunkencyclist.com
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A bit too much beat down on this wine from previous posts. while not a star by any measure. It paired well with pork shoulder and cherry shallot jus. A round fruity medium body wine with no discernible tannins, built with a touch of residual sugar left over. the wine is fine for a home cooked week night meal. cheers!
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Pretty good, with juicy fruit and a nice oak foundation. However, there is a streak of bitterness here that knocks a point or two off. I prefer other wines at this price.
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Nice Monastrell. It's not from Jumilla or Yecla, but fits right in. The best thing about this wine is that it held up to being open for 3 days and was better on the 3rd day.
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Clear medium ruby; clean medium minus nose of strawberry, red cherry, dried cranberry, vanilla, toast and wet soil; developing; dry; medium plus acidity; medium plus tannins; high alcohol; medium plus body; medium plus flavor intensity; pfn but sour cherry and tart cranberry dominate; medium finish but a little thin; good quality; drink now, potential for 3 to 5 years of aging; disappointing Monastrell as missing dark fruit and meat notes
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35 yr old vine. 6 month French oak. Single vineyard Monastrell. Elegant. Good, rich fruit. Spice and anise. Earth. Raspberry. Lots of it. All they do is single vineyard expressions.
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Not my favorite but this may be more of a critique of the style and grape than the particular wine. Certainly an easy drinker. Just has this very strong dried herbal note...
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Easy to drink, but no particularly unique character. Fruit predominates, minimal tannins. Very weak nose and short finish. Good for burgers, delivery pizza, etc.
Updated after a couple more tries. Changed score from 87 to 85. Subsequent tastings that didn't include food showed this wine to be a bit too acidic to enjoy on its own. It's still a good casual wine to have with a beer or pizza, but there are better "Tuesday wines" available at this price.
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1/2/2021 - Baerst Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Nice red fruit to begin followed by a not so pleasant finish. Maybe described as a little chemical’ish or industrial finish.
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9/25/2020 - OldHick95 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Aroma is a bit yeasty, with brambly fruit. Tastes of bitter cherry. Light tannins.
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6/11/2020 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 90 Points
Retail $15. 100% Monastrell (Mourvèdre). This wine received a rather high score from one Robert Parker (92) but has been less well-received here on Cellar Tracker (average of 86 in 23 reviews). Nearly opaque ruby red with aromas of black fruit (black raspberry and black cherry), spice, nutmeg, and just a hint of funk (but I love the funk). The palate is certainly more acid than fruit-driven, but there is some lovely fruit, particularly on day two. On day one, I was less than thrilled (closer to the Cellar Tracker opinion) but twenty-four hours later? While not ALL the way there, I am a lot closer to the Parker assessment. thedrunkencyclist.com
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11/21/2019 - TJ1967 wrote: 89 Points
A bit too much beat down on this wine from previous posts. while not a star by any measure. It paired well with pork shoulder and cherry shallot jus. A round fruity medium body wine with no discernible tannins, built with a touch of residual sugar left over. the wine is fine for a home cooked week night meal. cheers!
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7/28/2019 - Richard123 Likes this wine: 85 Points
Pretty good, with juicy fruit and a nice oak foundation. However, there is a streak of bitterness here that knocks a point or two off. I prefer other wines at this price.
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7/5/2019 - wine-enthusiast Does not like this wine: 72 Points
Yuck, green and corky.
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5/7/2019 - oakville72 wrote: 86 Points
"Rated 92 by Wine Advocate"? Who's paying these guys off? Rather green and unfinished. Perhaps too well-made. You get what you pay for.
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4/25/2019 - kcnikunj wrote: flawed
Two bottles in a row, had turned. The most pungent corked wine I've experienced. I have a case, worried it's all bad.
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4/17/2019 - dougsmith wrote: 86 Points
Deep ruby color. Oak and sweet black fruit flavors.
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3/25/2019 - rand wise Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice Monastrell. It's not from Jumilla or Yecla, but fits right in. The best thing about this wine is that it held up to being open for 3 days and was better on the 3rd day.
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3/9/2019 - CalimerosDad wrote: 86 Points
Ordentlicher Wein ohne etwas Besonderes.
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3/6/2019 - Brent25 Likes this wine: 86 Points
Clear medium ruby; clean medium minus nose of strawberry, red cherry, dried cranberry, vanilla, toast and wet soil; developing; dry; medium plus acidity; medium plus tannins; high alcohol; medium plus body; medium plus flavor intensity; pfn but sour cherry and tart cranberry dominate; medium finish but a little thin; good quality; drink now, potential for 3 to 5 years of aging; disappointing Monastrell as missing dark fruit and meat notes
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2/28/2019 - pdev wrote: 89 Points
dusty strawberry, granite, 35 year old vines, good concentration, orange zest, juicy red fruit.
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2/26/2019 - MarcEBeaudoin wrote:
35 yr old vine. 6 month French oak. Single vineyard Monastrell. Elegant. Good, rich fruit. Spice and anise. Earth. Raspberry. Lots of it. All they do is single vineyard expressions.
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11/21/2018 - KMagnus475 wrote: 85 Points
Fruit forward, acidic, good Tuesday wine
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10/23/2018 - MagnumMarc Does not like this wine:
Schwacher dünner Rotwein.
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9/29/2018 - weinmatt Likes this wine: 88 Points
Not my favorite but this may be more of a critique of the style and grape than the particular wine. Certainly an easy drinker. Just has this very strong dried herbal note...
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9/13/2018 - Wolfde wrote: 85 Points
Easy to drink, but no particularly unique character. Fruit predominates, minimal tannins. Very weak nose and short finish. Good for burgers, delivery pizza, etc.
Updated after a couple more tries. Changed score from 87 to 85. Subsequent tastings that didn't include food showed this wine to be a bit too acidic to enjoy on its own. It's still a good casual wine to have with a beer or pizza, but there are better "Tuesday wines" available at this price.
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9/11/2018 - JNebs wrote: 85 Points
Fruity, acidic, OK.
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