Fresh and juicy, but under control. Nice nose, a bit of heat at first, with mixed berries and a green tobacco note; rich, juicy dark fruit flavors (plums, blackberries), nice acidity, some bitter chocolate and licorice, a savory meaty note, and smooth tannins; nice finish, with the tannins carrying through. I'm leaning much more towards WS (89) on this than the other CT reviewers. A great value imho and likely to be enjoyed by many. Went perfectly with grilled butterflied lamb.
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Dark ruby colour, rater fat on the glass, which at 14% alc is not suprising. The nose is somewhat unspecific in terms of fruit. Pre-dominantly red fruit, cherry, plum, and strong alcohol. On the palate nicely balanced tannins and mixed fruit. This is the problem with the wine: pleasant but non-distinct and all blended, it lacks authenticity. It drinks like winey juice with short length and shallow character. Good price-value-point though. In summary: pleasant, affordable, for the quick moment.
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8/17/2011 - wahoo70 wrote: 88 Points
Fresh and juicy, but under control. Nice nose, a bit of heat at first, with mixed berries and a green tobacco note; rich, juicy dark fruit flavors (plums, blackberries), nice acidity, some bitter chocolate and licorice, a savory meaty note, and smooth tannins; nice finish, with the tannins carrying through. I'm leaning much more towards WS (89) on this than the other CT reviewers. A great value imho and likely to be enjoyed by many. Went perfectly with grilled butterflied lamb.
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2/20/2011 - vinvenita wrote: 78 Points
Too strong!
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9/19/2010 - mrpalmer wrote: 88 Points
Pretty nice, balanced wine. I liked this.
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7/28/2010 - Carniolan Likes this wine:
very nice
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6/4/2010 - Fantomas wrote: 87 Points
Dark ruby colour, rater fat on the glass, which at 14% alc is not suprising. The nose is somewhat unspecific in terms of fruit. Pre-dominantly red fruit, cherry, plum, and strong alcohol. On the palate nicely balanced tannins and mixed fruit. This is the problem with the wine: pleasant but non-distinct and all blended, it lacks authenticity. It drinks like winey juice with short length and shallow character. Good price-value-point though. In summary: pleasant, affordable, for the quick moment.
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