PnP. Garnet w/ dark pink edge in color. Nose of morello cherries, blackberries, sweet tobacco, licorice & basil. On the palate: cherries, sweet tobacco, red delicious apple, mandarin orange and subtle wood spice. Some alcoholic heat is perceptible. Sandy tannins are perceived on gums, cheeks & tongue. Long finish of red delicious apple, tobacco, wood spice and citrus. Overall, great QPR...lost a point for the alcoholic heat (which seems unlikely to resolve even with more time in the cellar).
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Tinta de Toro 100% con una crianza de 14 meses en barricas de roble francés de 225 y 400 litros, el 20% nuevas. En copa presenta un color rubí limpio y brillante de capa media-alta. Nariz de muchas especias como clavo, pimienta, vainilla y canela, mezcladas con frutas rojas y negras maduras. En boca un caldo con cierto cuerpo y volumen, tanino pulido, acidez no demasiado marcada pero sí suficiente para amansar el alcohol de 15,5 grados. Se está bebiendo muy bien ahora, aunque tiene estructura para recorrido.
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Somewhat disappointing compared to bottles I've had from earlier vintages. Fairly shy nose - mostly plums. Plums dominate on the palate, with notes of assorted berries and a hint of vanilla. Medium body, with decent acidity. Less tannic that previous vintages. Very long, seamless, delicious finish. If this was a $10 to $15 grocery store wine, I'd be buying cases of it. Unfortunately, it set me back $26 (partly because I live in Ohio), and the borderline exceptional finish is the only thing that separates it from everyday grocery store wines. Day two: Nondescript fruit on the palate has morphed into bodacious, mouthfilling fruit, seamlessly leading to a terrific finish that seems to have improved somewhat. Originally scored at 85.
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4/3/2024 - caesar77 Likes this wine: 91 Points
PnP. Garnet w/ dark pink edge in color. Nose of morello cherries, blackberries, sweet tobacco, licorice & basil. On the palate: cherries, sweet tobacco, red delicious apple, mandarin orange and subtle wood spice. Some alcoholic heat is perceptible. Sandy tannins are perceived on gums, cheeks & tongue. Long finish of red delicious apple, tobacco, wood spice and citrus. Overall, great QPR...lost a point for the alcoholic heat (which seems unlikely to resolve even with more time in the cellar).
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3/10/2024 - tadams66 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Solid wine. Big dark flavors and delicious finish
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9/23/2023 - fredfta wrote: 92 Points
Tinta de Toro 100% con una crianza de 14 meses en barricas de roble francés de 225 y 400 litros, el 20% nuevas. En copa presenta un color rubí limpio y brillante de capa media-alta. Nariz de muchas especias como clavo, pimienta, vainilla y canela, mezcladas con frutas rojas y negras maduras. En boca un caldo con cierto cuerpo y volumen, tanino pulido, acidez no demasiado marcada pero sí suficiente para amansar el alcohol de 15,5 grados. Se está bebiendo muy bien ahora, aunque tiene estructura para recorrido.
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9/2/2023 - Night Train Likes this wine: 90 Points
Somewhat disappointing compared to bottles I've had from earlier vintages. Fairly shy nose - mostly plums. Plums dominate on the palate, with notes of assorted berries and a hint of vanilla. Medium body, with decent acidity. Less tannic that previous vintages. Very long, seamless, delicious finish. If this was a $10 to $15 grocery store wine, I'd be buying cases of it. Unfortunately, it set me back $26 (partly because I live in Ohio), and the borderline exceptional finish is the only thing that separates it from everyday grocery store wines. Day two: Nondescript fruit on the palate has morphed into bodacious, mouthfilling fruit, seamlessly leading to a terrific finish that seems to have improved somewhat. Originally scored at 85.
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8/5/2023 - Janstan wrote: 84 Points
Became very tannic on second day. Not much fruit on day one
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