Reminiscent of a claret de bordeaux: light but of a full flavor, mild tannins. Pours to deep color but no gradient. A tiny bit of cinnamon on the nose along with mild fruit, grape, cherry, nothing unusual or interesting but nothing bad either. I thankfully detected very little wood in the palette. I expected a medium body but it was so light but without much complexity. It's a pleasure to drink but it isn't going to make you introspective. This bottle was a gift so I don't know the value but if it's under $20 a bottle it's a great wine for the dinner table for many different meals. Very good.
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Medium dull ruby in the glass, tinges of violet. A hint of purple sheen. Very interesting and pretty nose - sweet dark cherry fruit, a bit of umami savoriness. Floral hints. A little tobacco and earth. Medium bodied, medium plus acid, integrated mouthfeel, still youthful. Significant tannins. On the palate, more straightforward than on the nose. Simple and delicious.
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11/9/2013 - Michael P wrote: 82 Points
Got lost in the cellar. Past it's prime but still some hints of greatness on the nose. In the mouth it's OK, but gone
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6/11/2012 - patrick h wrote: 88 Points
Reminiscent of a claret de bordeaux: light but of a full flavor, mild tannins. Pours to deep color but no gradient. A tiny bit of cinnamon on the nose along with mild fruit, grape, cherry, nothing unusual or interesting but nothing bad either. I thankfully detected very little wood in the palette. I expected a medium body but it was so light but without much complexity. It's a pleasure to drink but it isn't going to make you introspective. This bottle was a gift so I don't know the value but if it's under $20 a bottle it's a great wine for the dinner table for many different meals. Very good.
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1/20/2011 - brownman6 wrote: 90 Points
Excellent nose and cherry fading to chocolate on the taste. Held up well over two days.
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3/12/2010 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 87 Points
Medium dull ruby in the glass, tinges of violet. A hint of purple sheen.
Very interesting and pretty nose - sweet dark cherry fruit, a bit of umami savoriness. Floral hints. A little tobacco and earth.
Medium bodied, medium plus acid, integrated mouthfeel, still youthful.
Significant tannins.
On the palate, more straightforward than on the nose. Simple and delicious.
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11/29/2009 - Friedo wrote: 90 Points
Cherry, chocolate, dry tannins. light but pleasing finish
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