Quite tannic at first taste but softened nicely; no oxidation visible or apparent to the taste - should be okay for another couple of years; neither harsh, bland nor complex. Good choice for a simple meal.
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Sale bin find for $5. Thought why not. Pretty much a classic cab. Black cherry, new leather, a touch of anise, tobacco. An oak influence throughout, my bet is American oak based on the bourbon like smokiness. The wine feels like it could go 5-10 years easily. Drinks like a $25-$30 wine. So for $5, nice QPR.
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La robe du vin est violette et intense. Il dégage des arômes de fruits noirs mûres, de cassis, de réglisse et de noix de coco. La bouche est assez corsée et corpulente, sur des tanins semi-fermes et un boisé affirmé, mais le tout reste bien intégré et l'acidité garde une certaine fraicheur. Rétro-olfaction réglissé et mentholé. Un peu chaud avec ses 14.5% mais très acceptable. Bon Calicab, un peu cher pour le rendu.
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Slick, light-bodied wine, with focused acidity and moderate, woody tannin. Bright, fruity, almost floral flavours: blackcurrant and blueberry, with hints of cola, violet, and cinnamon.
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2/15/2023 - KC Lawyer Likes this wine: 90 Points
Quite tannic at first taste but softened nicely; no oxidation visible or apparent to the taste - should be okay for another couple of years; neither harsh, bland nor complex. Good choice for a simple meal.
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9/20/2022 - Mootsie Likes this wine: 89 Points
Sale bin find for $5. Thought why not. Pretty much a classic cab. Black cherry, new leather, a touch of anise, tobacco. An oak influence throughout, my bet is American oak based on the bourbon like smokiness. The wine feels like it could go 5-10 years easily. Drinks like a $25-$30 wine. So for $5, nice QPR.
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11/8/2019 - kenj001 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Surprised us. Very drinkable now. No tannins. Not long lasting but still good.
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11/2/2018 - ManuKey wrote: 88 Points
La robe du vin est violette et intense. Il dégage des arômes de fruits noirs mûres, de cassis, de réglisse et de noix de coco. La bouche est assez corsée et corpulente, sur des tanins semi-fermes et un boisé affirmé, mais le tout reste bien intégré et l'acidité garde une certaine fraicheur. Rétro-olfaction réglissé et mentholé. Un peu chaud avec ses 14.5% mais très acceptable. Bon Calicab, un peu cher pour le rendu.
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10/27/2018 - Drinking Trees wrote: 91 Points
Slick, light-bodied wine, with focused acidity and moderate, woody tannin. Bright, fruity, almost floral flavours: blackcurrant and blueberry, with hints of cola, violet, and cinnamon.
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