There's no mistaking this for anything but a Spanish red, specifically a heavily-American-oaked Tempranillo, a Ribera del Duero though it seems more like a Rioja, and more Reserva than Crianza, with its aromas of coconut, brown spice, vanilla, and melted butter. Those prominent notes, replayed on the fairly soft palate, are almost overbearing (if fine enough for what they are), though there's a decent amount of acidity and freshness, channeled through dark berries and ripe cherries, enough at least to keep this elevated somewhat above the thick puddle of oakiness.
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Wow --this value is off the charts for QPR ... bought 3 with strong recommendation --tried one and fell off the chair ... had my wine consultant find 16 more ... now I am sad ..as I am down to just four left ... such a tremendous find ...
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7/6/2020 - mjwstickings Likes this wine: 87 Points
There's no mistaking this for anything but a Spanish red, specifically a heavily-American-oaked Tempranillo, a Ribera del Duero though it seems more like a Rioja, and more Reserva than Crianza, with its aromas of coconut, brown spice, vanilla, and melted butter. Those prominent notes, replayed on the fairly soft palate, are almost overbearing (if fine enough for what they are), though there's a decent amount of acidity and freshness, channeled through dark berries and ripe cherries, enough at least to keep this elevated somewhat above the thick puddle of oakiness.
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4/12/2020 - GregGH wrote: 93 Points
Wow --this value is off the charts for QPR ... bought 3 with strong recommendation --tried one and fell off the chair ... had my wine consultant find 16 more ... now I am sad ..as I am down to just four left ... such a tremendous find ...
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10/13/2019 - OscarWineVino Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice wine. On the palate, medium tanins, dark cherries, black berries and well integrated oak.
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3/5/2018 - Jsoltis.vino Likes this wine:
Well worth the $17.
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2/22/2018 - Raptor2023 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dark ruby
Oak, cherry, dill, mushroom, dried leaves
Medium body, high acidity, medium-short finish, low tannins
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