Dominated by mourvedre, then syrah, grenache and then petite. 18 months in america, french and hungarian. Meaty on the nose, tastes like Mourvedre, duly noted on the spice and smoke. Works at $14, would be killer at $10.
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From the Volcano and a southern Rhone blend -- being 40% Mourvedre, then Syrah and then Grenache and some Petite or so. All Volcanic sands and "red as red".
Feel the eruption. Actually, for $13, this is good wine.
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For 12 bucks, I am impressed. A nice Rhone blend that is smooth enough to drink on its own but with enough structure and acidity to hold up to most foods. Zin like nose, strawberry blackberry and plum on the attack, long juicy finish. This is drinking really well right now.
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12/31/2013 - 27greywolf wrote: 86 Points
Was expecting better from a 2006 bottle; it was well preserved with all dark fruits apparent, but did not blow my socks off.
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5/16/2012 - mid_palate wrote: 86 Points
I've never been a fan of Rhone varietals, but this wine really made me change my mind.
Very soft, with a smooth finish. Nose is a lot of cherries with a bit of butterscotch below that.
A bit of spice on the palate, with a slight hint of oak.
For $7, might be the best value I've ever seen. Just bought a bunch more of these.
I don't think these'll get much better, so smoke 'em if you've got 'em.
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5/13/2012 - Palafo wrote: 82 Points
Incredible bargain.
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5/29/2011 - Palafo wrote: 88 Points
Ordering more at $9.99 from wine club - a crowd pleaser
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5/19/2011 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Dominated by mourvedre, then syrah, grenache and then petite. 18 months in america, french and hungarian. Meaty on the nose, tastes like Mourvedre, duly noted on the spice and smoke. Works at $14, would be killer at $10.
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4/9/2011 - Palafo wrote: 85 Points
Dark red fruit delicious
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3/26/2011 - eteyemd wrote: 87 Points
Pretty darn good. Held up well with food but there isn't a lot of meat on this bone.
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3/24/2011 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
From the Volcano and a southern Rhone blend -- being 40% Mourvedre, then Syrah and then Grenache and some Petite or so. All Volcanic sands and "red as red".
Feel the eruption. Actually, for $13, this is good wine.
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12/25/2010 - shakedown wrote: 88 Points
For 12 bucks, I am impressed. A nice Rhone blend that is smooth enough to drink on its own but with enough structure and acidity to hold up to most foods. Zin like nose, strawberry blackberry and plum on the attack, long juicy finish. This is drinking really well right now.
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