Ruby color - not too dark, could faintly see through it.
Smell: primarily dark berries... A bit strong on the tannins. Some vanilla and floral notes.
Taste: black cherry/cranberry... Good mouth grip, still feeling the tannins and alcohol. Lingering hints of cranberry on the back end but a bit of an alcohol burn. A bit harsh initially but easing up over time. Not complex. Probably could use some more time before drinking to help open it a bit more.
87 - Good for a Cabernet in this price range. Might buy again if I come across it and I'm looking for a reasonable cab, but I wouldn't make a special trip for it.
After about 40 minutes, the alcohol burn and harshness did relax a bit
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This is consistently good. Excellent balance, and a nice lingering finish. A very solid cab at this price. An absolute steal next to Rosemount diamond at the same price.
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6/17/2011 - absolutvodka wrote: 88 Points
Nice nose. This wine continues to get better. Outstanding QPR.
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10/11/2008 - AdamJP wrote:
No sediment. Excellent.
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7/30/2008 - AndrewSica wrote: 87 Points
Ruby color - not too dark, could faintly see through it.
Smell:
primarily dark berries... A bit strong on the tannins. Some vanilla and floral notes.
Taste:
black cherry/cranberry... Good mouth grip, still feeling the tannins and alcohol. Lingering hints of cranberry on the back end but a bit of an alcohol burn. A bit harsh initially but easing up over time. Not complex.
Probably could use some more time before drinking to help open it a bit more.
87 - Good for a Cabernet in this price range. Might buy again if I come across it and I'm looking for a reasonable cab, but I wouldn't make a special trip for it.
After about 40 minutes, the alcohol burn and harshness did relax a bit
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6/7/2008 - bobfrank wrote: 89 Points
Enjoyed with grilled, asian-spiced flank steak.
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3/14/2008 - Bunbury wrote: 90 Points
This is consistently good. Excellent balance, and a nice lingering finish. A very solid cab at this price. An absolute steal next to Rosemount diamond at the same price.
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