I’m not quite as effusive as @Lyle Fass but this was indeed gorgeous - step above their straight Spatburgunder w/tons of personality. I was really taken w/perfumed nose and earth driven elements. Yeah there’s gobs of decadent cherry, raspberry & strawberry, but the brambly herbal spice elements are downright sexy. It’s all about complexity & generosity not to mention balance & elegance. — a month ago
Impressive GSM, reminded me of some old CDR Village level wines you used to find for a reasonable price: decadent mix of red & black fruit on nose, spice & pepper, earthy undertones, not going for that fruit bomb — carefully crafted, mid weight, beautifully balanced, maybe even elegant, and for $12 — really overdelivers! Another great Costco find… — 4 days ago
What’s not to like about this BDX blend from WA! Not overdone or overextracted (oak definitely there but integrated) but very generous aromatics & flavors on palate. Red & black fruit, warm spice, distinct cassis, minerality & earthiness like loam & soil goodness. Sturdy tannins, bit hi ABV - sometimes lumbering, but a really impressive & persistent finish. Bump for QPR — 5 days ago
See note from 2015 - this had more pronounced citrus & white flowers on the nose, still oily & viscous, some herbal on palate, citrus pith, tropical fruit, vaguely Condrieu-esque, fascinating wine, lovely expression of Chenin. Has stuffing for another 5 yrs. Sec Tendre — 11 days ago
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Dry frizzante, light bodied, low ABV, best at cellar temp, nice red fruit & spice - fun, uniquely Italian, good to sip, better w/food - light fare, salads — 2 days ago