Unimpressive. Having previously enjoyed the other Ca'Marcanda wines I expected more. I'm not sure what the idea is with this blend, but it lacks complexity and any interest for me. There are many fruity, easy drinking reds you can obtain for half the money.
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High acidity. Apparently the salesperson who sold this wine to our group member said to open 30 main before serving, probably to close the sale. Never one to knock Gaja, this bottle had the most juice left remaining at the end of a long evening, which tells you something…
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Had this in Dallas at Al Biernats. Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese. Quite an interesting super Tuscan Looks and smells like more Bordeaux then Tuscany. Plum, sweet Basil/mint and licorice. To me this is a steak wine as I think it’s a bit to concentrated for pasta or pizza. Good balance with a long smooth finish. Silky tannins. Drinks well now but could benefit from another 2 years.
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Agree with prior tasters. International style, not interesting but a decent starter or finisher. The plushness or the Merlot and game of the Syrah come through but overall the presentation is too Napa for me. Ripe plums, blueberries, vanilla, and damp earth. Really the more I write the more I like it at $40 but just not Gaja quality in any way.
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Tasted at a charity tasting event sponsored by a retailer in NJ. Heavy wine, that is Merlot dominant yet harsh on the tannins. Big International style, uninteresting to me.
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3/30/2024 - lush-dornfelder26 Does not like this wine: 86 Points
쓰고 튀고 맹하고
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3/26/2024 - jmcmchi Likes this wine:
Best of the (few) vintages I’ve had
Clean fruit, a little earthiness, crunchy tannins
Excelled with cheese
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3/17/2024 - YCITOAIYL Likes this wine: 96 Points
BEEDING : 디캔터 20분
COLOR : 흙갈색, 거의 검은색
NOSE : (병)바닐라, 오크, 초콜렛향
(잔) 검은과실향, 오크향
가죽향, 흙향, 감칠맛 날것 같은 향
달콤한 향, 자두향
향이 풍부하고 많다
멈추지 않고 지속적으로 올라온다
가죽향이 강하다
FALLET : 부드럽다
맛있다
스파이시한 맛 있다
감칠맛, 맛이 풍부하다
미디엄바디, 부드러운 탄닌,
혀끝은 상큼한 당도
검은 베리 맛, 자두 맛
보르도 스타일 + 산지오베제 산미
밸런스 좋다
잔당감 아주 약간 있다
알콜 느낌 아주 약간 있다
* 감칠 맛 나고 상큼한 당도와 산도의 밸런스 너무 좋다
점수 : 96점
재구매 의사 : 있음
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3/15/2024 - Zazzy Soul wrote: 87 Points
too much plum.
little earthy & herb
jammy berries.
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1/28/2024 - goldenplover Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Unimpressive. Having previously enjoyed the other Ca'Marcanda wines I expected more. I'm not sure what the idea is with this blend, but it lacks complexity and any interest for me. There are many fruity, easy drinking reds you can obtain for half the money.
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4/1/2023 - El_Dougo Does not like this wine:
High acidity. Apparently the salesperson who sold this wine to our group member said to open 30 main before serving, probably to close the sale.
Never one to knock Gaja, this bottle had the most juice left remaining at the end of a long evening, which tells you something…
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3/23/2023 - jmoon Likes this wine: 92 Points
An excellent fresh crunchy fun delicious juicy wine.
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3/22/2023 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Soft and round, probably to much so.
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1/25/2023 - Double-A wrote: 90 Points
Cocoa, mineral, toast, blackberry, and black cherry nose. Ripe, youthful palate; medium-full with good flavours and finish.
4/5
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12/26/2022 - ppandian wrote: 90 Points
A nice Merlot dominant blend. Balanced, slightly fruit forward, nice tannins. Easy drinking.
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12/2/2022 - tony8 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Had this in Dallas at Al Biernats. Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese. Quite an interesting super Tuscan Looks and smells like more Bordeaux then Tuscany. Plum, sweet Basil/mint and licorice. To me this is a steak wine as I think it’s a bit to concentrated for pasta or pizza. Good balance with a long smooth finish. Silky tannins. Drinks well now but could benefit from another 2 years.
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11/16/2022 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 92 Points
Agree with prior tasters. International style, not interesting but a decent starter or finisher. The plushness or the Merlot and game of the Syrah come through but overall the presentation is too Napa for me. Ripe plums, blueberries, vanilla, and damp earth. Really the more I write the more I like it at $40 but just not Gaja quality in any way.
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11/7/2022 - oldwines wrote: 89 Points
Tasted at a charity tasting event sponsored by a retailer in NJ. Heavy wine, that is Merlot dominant yet harsh on the tannins. Big International style, uninteresting to me.
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9/10/2022 - JOthewineguy wrote: 89 Points
Nice starter wine
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