The first night this was rock solid, giving very little except wood. No fruit at all. The second night this had mellowed and tasted of Bordeaux. Still some wood, but not sandalwood. Some red fruits, some cranberry. Overall not very enjoyable on first night, but much better on second.
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Actually, pleasant not Bordeaux-esque tho as it lacks a lot of complexity. A right bank wine but Merlot does not dominate the flavor profile tho. Minimal tannins, and smooth to drink it is actually pretty good for $12
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I guess you could call this a 2nd day wine. Day one - it opened up tight - even running it thru the vinturi could not coax anything out of the wine besides tannins. Hardly any fruit. Today it's a different story - good balance, fruits have begun showing - berries, vanilla and cocoa from the merlot. While the cab franc hasn't called it a day, it's taken a back seat now making an appearance to give this a pleasing finish. My only concern is the crystals on the cork - past experience tells me that once that happens its better to drink any remaining bottles you have. So cheers.
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just like the last bottle. Popped & poured, needs air, about an hour. Surprisingly approachable. Not terribly complex but then it's a $12 wine, better than expected. Good dark fruit on the nose with dark fruit and tar on the initial taste. Decent grip on the finish
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Popped & poured, needs air. Surprisingly approachable. Not terribly complex but then it's a $12 wine, better than expected. Good dark fruit on the nose with dark fruit and tar on the initial taste. Decent grip on the finish.
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The wine looks Ruby colored. The legs are Medium. It tastes like and Black currant (cassis). The body is Medium. The wine is textured Smooth. The wine finishes Medium.
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Much too young, of course, but after decanting you can taste lots of fruit and some cedar and tobacco-tinged sweet tannins (perhaps too sweet), all accompanied by a mouth coating richness and a lovely wild-cherry nose. I'm not experienced enough to know how this will mature, but I'm guessing that in a year or two, those who paid $12 for this wine will feel like Solomons. Beyond that, que scais-je? as an owner of Chateau d'Yquem liked to say. Will it achieve complexity? Let me know.
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Fruity with some character and accessible now. Decent QPR for $12. Definitely improves with air. Will check back on day two. Update: forgot about it for a day, and on day three it is still going strong and has even improved.
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1/30/2017 - Quarked wrote: 88 Points
The first night this was rock solid, giving very little except wood. No fruit at all. The second night this had mellowed and tasted of Bordeaux. Still some wood, but not sandalwood. Some red fruits, some cranberry. Overall not very enjoyable on first night, but much better on second.
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10/12/2015 - fritza wrote: 86 Points
Actually, pleasant not Bordeaux-esque tho as it lacks a lot of complexity.
A right bank wine but Merlot does not dominate the flavor profile tho. Minimal tannins, and smooth to drink it is actually pretty good for $12
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1/29/2015 - Quarked wrote: 89 Points
For $12, this is really quite nice. Dark fruits and tar dominate, with a hint of mint and some heat.
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12/1/2012 - cheetadad wrote: 87 Points
I guess you could call this a 2nd day wine. Day one - it opened up tight - even running it thru the vinturi could not coax anything out of the wine besides tannins. Hardly any fruit. Today it's a different story - good balance, fruits have begun showing - berries, vanilla and cocoa from the merlot. While the cab franc hasn't called it a day, it's taken a back seat now making an appearance to give this a pleasing finish. My only concern is the crystals on the cork - past experience tells me that once that happens its better to drink any remaining bottles you have. So cheers.
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2/13/2012 - LEXKYWINE wrote: 89 Points
just like the last bottle. Popped & poured, needs air, about an hour. Surprisingly approachable. Not terribly complex but then it's a $12 wine, better than expected. Good dark fruit on the nose with dark fruit and tar on the initial taste. Decent grip on the finish
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2/11/2012 - cheetadad wrote:
- Brick color - Not quite ready. Wait for a year at least. Can't give any score at this time.
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1/28/2012 - dboatguy Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very good full bodied should hold well
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3/30/2011 - LEXKYWINE wrote: 89 Points
Popped & poured, needs air. Surprisingly approachable. Not terribly complex but then it's a $12 wine, better than expected. Good dark fruit on the nose with dark fruit and tar on the initial taste. Decent grip on the finish.
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3/17/2011 - Wineson Likes this wine: 88 Points
The wine looks Ruby colored.
The legs are Medium.
It tastes like and Black currant (cassis).
The body is Medium.
The wine is textured Smooth.
The wine finishes Medium.
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12/5/2010 - Garfield wrote: 82 Points
Not a whole lot of complexity here. Tastes like a over ripe grocery store Cali. Cab.
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11/17/2010 - wine&roses wrote: 89 Points
Much too young, of course, but after decanting you can taste lots of fruit and some cedar and tobacco-tinged sweet tannins (perhaps too sweet), all accompanied by a mouth coating richness and a lovely wild-cherry nose. I'm not experienced enough to know how this will mature, but I'm guessing that in a year or two, those who paid $12 for this wine will feel like Solomons. Beyond that, que scais-je? as an owner of Chateau d'Yquem liked to say. Will it achieve complexity? Let me know.
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10/14/2010 - Garfield wrote: 85 Points
Medium body red with decent balance black fruit nose.
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10/3/2010 - jim dixon wrote: 89 Points
Fruity with some character and accessible now. Decent QPR for $12. Definitely improves with air. Will check back on day two.
Update: forgot about it for a day, and on day three it is still going strong and has even improved.
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