Removing the capsule revealed a red stain covering most he the top of the cork, never a good sign. The wine is a medium ruby red with a some bricking especially at the edge. The slightly reserved nose has cherries, baking spices, subtle earthiness, plum, and tobacco. This is barely medium body with silky tannins and very good acidity. Much more open and lively than the nose lead me to expect with bright, spicy cherries with a nice earthy streak. Decent length on the palate which closes with just a slight herbal note. Not a lot of complexity, but this was a steal on the close out rack for under $15. I wish I had a few more to get me through the remainder of the year.
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Dark color. A slight funk on the nose with some prune & bing cherry aromas. Deep, lush entry of blackberry & black cherry fruit infused with a mineral element. Finishes with a good acid wash. Good table wine.
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1/31/2013 - cbbrown3 wrote: 88 Points
Removing the capsule revealed a red stain covering most he the top of the cork, never a good sign. The wine is a medium ruby red with a some bricking especially at the edge. The slightly reserved nose has cherries, baking spices, subtle earthiness, plum, and tobacco. This is barely medium body with silky tannins and very good acidity. Much more open and lively than the nose lead me to expect with bright, spicy cherries with a nice earthy streak. Decent length on the palate which closes with just a slight herbal note. Not a lot of complexity, but this was a steal on the close out rack for under $15. I wish I had a few more to get me through the remainder of the year.
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11/9/2011 - Mullijc wrote: 89 Points
Initial scent of oak, tobacco, plum, and raspberry. full bodied with a peppery bite and hints of vanilla. Musky finish. Great with pork.
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10/22/2011 - Jjarriel wrote: 90 Points
Great with a slab of salmon...opened and let it sit for 1/2 hours. Clean with good fruit, light after taste.
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7/16/2011 - Cab drinker wrote: 91 Points
Good!!
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2/25/2011 - ed-d wrote: 91 Points
Dark color. A slight funk on the nose with some prune & bing cherry aromas. Deep, lush entry of blackberry & black cherry fruit infused with a mineral element. Finishes with a good acid wash. Good table wine.
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