Seemed to be just a little less than an average bottle of wine. Nothing stood out. Seemed the longer it sat over a couple of days it improved. Tried it with and without food. Not impressed so I didn't keep specific tasting notes.
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PnP and consumed over four hours. very good legs and deep garnet coloring. very earthy nose, with just a few elements.
Vibrant right after opening. flavors of berries - very bright and forward, with strong acidity and a touch of heat, and some tannins. Seemed as if there was a touch of effervescence - not sure if that was real or just apparent from the acidic bite. Maybe both. I didn't find that off-putting, but I can see where others might react negatively. The bite/effervescence dissipated in about one hour. Flavor notes sustained well in the mouth. After opening, the flavors also muted somewhat over a couple of hours. With brighter profile and lack of deeper fruit elements, this struck me as a wine that would go well with "lighter" red wine fare - marinaras, pizza, tapas.
I found this very enjoyable, and excellent QPR at less than $11/bottle. Rated good (82-85)
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7/12/2016 - boatman72 wrote: 85 Points
Seemed to be just a little less than an average bottle of wine. Nothing stood out. Seemed the longer it sat over a couple of days it improved. Tried it with and without food. Not impressed so I didn't keep specific tasting notes.
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7/14/2014 - boylan wrote: 87 Points
Opened with a touch of spritz. Mute aroma. Smoke or charcoal on the nose.
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2/12/2013 - Basil Ganglia wrote:
consistent with 3/26/2012 note of goaljnky.
PnP and consumed over four hours. very good legs and deep garnet coloring. very earthy nose, with just a few elements.
Vibrant right after opening. flavors of berries - very bright and forward, with strong acidity and a touch of heat, and some tannins. Seemed as if there was a touch of effervescence - not sure if that was real or just apparent from the acidic bite. Maybe both. I didn't find that off-putting, but I can see where others might react negatively. The bite/effervescence dissipated in about one hour. Flavor notes sustained well in the mouth. After opening, the flavors also muted somewhat over a couple of hours. With brighter profile and lack of deeper fruit elements, this struck me as a wine that would go well with "lighter" red wine fare - marinaras, pizza, tapas.
I found this very enjoyable, and excellent QPR at less than $11/bottle. Rated good (82-85)
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9/29/2012 - Lfilemyr wrote: 82 Points
Not a fan of this one tonight. Quite acidic and is not working with chocolate.
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8/27/2012 - Lfilemyr wrote: 87 Points
Slightly acidic, but mellows out as it aerates.
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