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9.3

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. — 5 hours ago

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Something was wrong with this so no rating: had the 2016 vintage - this was off, super herbal, medicinal, funky layer with nothing underneath - waited to improve on Day 2 and 3 to no avail — 4 days ago

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8.9

Seen this for years and thought it was Lodi for some reason, but this is legit Sonoma fruit and made in a very traditional way: all brambly and spicy, great extract and personality. Balanced and cohesive all the way thru modest finish. Great QPR as well — 7 days ago

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9.2

Solid - inky, incredible depth of flavor, all black fruit: cherry, blackberry, plums, vanilla, cocoa, baking spices, velvety on palate, paired beautifully w/prime rib - many more years left — 3 days ago

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9.2

See previous note - still singin — 4 days ago

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9.0

Not your standard jammy Monastrell: deep wafting (mostly) dark fruited aromas, licorice & minerals, just oozing - peppery notes as well. Broad smooth on palate (med + weight) not much acidity, rugged tannins leading to modest finish. Great QPR @ Costco — 7 days ago

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8.2

Total Wine DI and it underwhelms. I’m all about picking up interesting new wines from far flung places, and I’ve had good Georgian wine: but this was unbalanced and lacked character — 9 days ago

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8.6

Well intended gift, but Paso fruit is just different - step above Lodi but can’t hang w/No Cal — 3 days ago

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8.6

Meh, wouldn’t buy again - scored on grocery store closeout. Typical CS but nothing special — 4 days ago

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9.2

This took awhile to come around and then it really hit: very Burgundian, cerebral, incredibly delineated & detailed nose - every aroma clearly defined. Not overly done, zero body fat, laser focused and engaging. Lighter weight and see thru ruby belies the concentration & pedigree. — 7 days ago