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2019 de Négoce Cabernet Sauvignon OG N.350 Reserve
4/21/2024 - Asull2k Does not like this wine: 76 Points
Decanted a portion with stir and it didn’t really open after a couple hours. Vacuvin’d the rest and similar on day 2. Double decanted for 12 hrs on day 3 and it changed but not for the better. Deep purple and ruby rim color.
👃🏻 bramble, tar, a little blackberry
👅 tart indistinguishable dark berry, soil, 30-35 sec finish. Very acidic.
Basically tastes like a worse version of a Beta cabernet that is nowhere close to maturity, which is in line with the 13.5% ABV. I can see how it might be more palatable with a LOT more age and tertiary notes but right now needs food not to pair with it but to hide the misery.
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2019 Quintessa
4/17/2024 - Asull2k Likes this wine: 94 Points
Double decanted 375 mL bottle about an hour prior to serving, and it opened within 30 min. Deep ruby color.
👃🏻 blackberry, plum, pencil shavings, hint of vanilla
👅 dense plum, black cherry, blackberry, leather, mineral with 35 sec finish
The balance of this wine is its forte, as it has a prominent graphite component that balances out the plum and berry. Not crazy about the QPR but it is nicely made.
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2019 Gianfranco Fino Primitivo di Manduria "Es"
4/16/2024 - Asull2k Likes this wine: 92 Points
Decanted portion with stir and it opened within an hour. Vacuvin’d the rest, and similar results on day 2. Very deep ruby and garnet color.
👃🏻 black cherry, blackberry, raisin
👅 black cherry, plum, licorice, vanilla, black pepper with 30-35 sec finish
Hard to rate this one, as it identifies much more as an extracted cabernet sauvignon than primitivo. 16.5% ABV! Pairs like a cabernet as well. On one hand, I feel like it loses its identity as a primitivo. On the other, I can see how any oaky cabernet lover would enjoy this wine. QPR is mediocre, and equivalent or worse than the inflated Napa prices at this time.
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