Light to medium ruby. Medium bodied, dirty raspberries, baked cherries, baking spices, smooth tannins, a bit of tar, and a medium finish. A good value.
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Brought a bottle to a 4th of July party. I wasn't particularly impressed by this wine after trying it last year, but either the rest of the entries were very mediocre or this has improved. Good QPR! I would still give it plenty of time for breathing before trying a sip. Good party wine.
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Gave it plenty of air, which helped blow off the vanilla notes on the nose and palate, but I still can’t say it was an enjoyable wine. Didn’t seem to have the acidity I equate with Barbera and was more purple fruited than red. Disappointing. I have two more and will give them more time in the cellar (or cook with them, if that doesn’t help).
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Decanted 1 hr, opaque ruby color, nose a bit hot, med mouthfeel, long finish with some spice/heat, simple quaffer for $10, will wait another 6 months to try again.
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2/17/2024 - merryberry wrote: 87 Points
Light to medium ruby. Medium bodied, dirty raspberries, baked cherries, baking spices, smooth tannins, a bit of tar, and a medium finish. A good value.
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4/4/2020 - merlot78 Likes this wine: 86 Points
Had with homemade pizza and it went well.
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7/4/2019 - WineJunkieWest wrote: 84 Points
Brought a bottle to a 4th of July party. I wasn't particularly impressed by this wine after trying it last year, but either the rest of the entries were very mediocre or this has improved. Good QPR! I would still give it plenty of time for breathing before trying a sip. Good party wine.
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11/21/2018 - EMTAME wrote: 75 Points
Gave it plenty of air, which helped blow off the vanilla notes on the nose and palate, but I still can’t say it was an enjoyable wine. Didn’t seem to have the acidity I equate with Barbera and was more purple fruited than red. Disappointing. I have two more and will give them more time in the cellar (or cook with them, if that doesn’t help).
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8/10/2018 - RedValues Likes this wine: 86 Points
Decanted 1 hr, opaque ruby color, nose a bit hot, med mouthfeel, long finish with some spice/heat, simple quaffer for $10, will wait another 6 months to try again.
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