Relatively light in color (edges are more red than purple), pleasant bouquet. Definitely fruit-forward, with minimal heat, low acidity, and only mild tannins. I would buy this again, but only if my cellar weren't full.
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(14.2%) Syrah 42%, Grenache 30%, Mourvèdre 19%, Petite Sirah 9% - This one, hailing from San Luis Obispo, starts with plush fruit and barrel spice on the nose. Bright fruit on entry that turns almost creamy on the mid-palate where a nice acidity emerges before a spicy, blackberry briar finish with just a touch of sweetness. A nice wine and an easy drinker but at $20 I can’t say it is worth stretching your budget for.
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Black fruit, cherry and slight tobacco, with mid-level acid and tannins. Medium finish and a little hot. Overall, a bit unremarkable. Nothing bad and could probably serve as a good weekday wine (like tonight), but fighting in a category (sub $20) that's full of wines like this. I'm not sure what differentiates it from the others.
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10/30/2011 - wadcorp wrote: 88 Points
Very nice, inexpensive blend. Nice red cherry, currant & red berries. Could be a good "daily drinker".
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12/6/2010 - michaelflynnca wrote: 85 Points
Relatively light in color (edges are more red than purple), pleasant bouquet. Definitely fruit-forward, with minimal heat, low acidity, and only mild tannins. I would buy this again, but only if my cellar weren't full.
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11/12/2010 - Jason Rzutkiewicz wrote: 86 Points
(14.2%) Syrah 42%, Grenache 30%, Mourvèdre 19%, Petite Sirah 9% - This one, hailing from San Luis Obispo, starts with plush fruit and barrel spice on the nose. Bright fruit on entry that turns almost creamy on the mid-palate where a nice acidity emerges before a spicy, blackberry briar finish with just a touch of sweetness. A nice wine and an easy drinker but at $20 I can’t say it is worth stretching your budget for.
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11/4/2010 - drdebs wrote: 86 Points
A nicely drinkable red wine, with blackberry and creamy black cherry aromas and flavors.
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9/22/2010 - rjhilgers@gmail.com wrote: 84 Points
Black fruit, cherry and slight tobacco, with mid-level acid and tannins. Medium finish and a little hot. Overall, a bit unremarkable. Nothing bad and could probably serve as a good weekday wine (like tonight), but fighting in a category (sub $20) that's full of wines like this. I'm not sure what differentiates it from the others.
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