Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
87
/100
Reviews
19
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Vintages
1
2015
Other
87/100
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92
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Taster #5647
· Oct 31, 2021
90/100
Good juice
2015 vintage
Taster #8504
· May 28, 2019
90/100
Cherry, blackberry, strong, like it.
2015 vintage
Taster #4159
· Dec 24, 2018
92/100
Amazing value. Amazing.
2015 vintage
Taster #5845
· Oct 8, 2018
"2019" Sydney International Wine Show - stewarding notes; 10/7/2018-10/12/2018 (Blue Mountains, NSW) : {cork, 15%} Young, generic blackberry aromas. Confected palate; jam/blackberry/plum; despite this it’s actually dry on the palate – in fact a bit dusty, with medium powder tannins and medium acidity. But the flavours have a raisins quality to them, and this lack of freshness also cuts the finish to short of medium length. Not hot on the palate, but a bit unbalanced anyway.
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Taster #8570
· Aug 9, 2018
86/100
Strawberry, plum, licorice. Acidity has quieted down slightly (more balanced). Hint of smoke. Paired decently well with pepperoni pizza.
2015 vintage
Taster #8570
· Jul 17, 2018
86/100
Has developed somewhat well in the last few months. Fruit is still a little overripe with some fig and plum and tamarind, but the acidity has settled a bit and there is a nice meaty, savory element.
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Taster #8570
· Apr 3, 2018
84/100
Sour cranberry, hint of cassis and flowers.
2015 vintage
Taster #0396
· Mar 16, 2018
Private Preserve after Day 1 "Alicante Bouschet & Monastrell grapes come from vyds situated in Almansa, between 700 and 1000 m altitude, planted in sandy soils with a high lime concentration in the base." Typically, "The grapes are separately fermented in s/s tanks, then aged 4 mos in FR oak barrels." 14.5% ABV N: Ripe, plummy, mushrooms P: LM body; Nice, ALMOST stish frt met by tangy, very, VERY slightly spicy astringency which evolves into a LONG, tangy, bitter/swt choc …
2015 vintage
Taster #8570
· Mar 12, 2018
87/100
Continuing to improve slightly over time. Tamarind, raisin, black cherry.
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Taster #8570
· Feb 11, 2018
85/100
Continue to be a little disappointed with this vintage, but the wine paired well with sausage / mustard/ sauerkraut. Wine requires at least one hour to open up into its peak flavor profile of cassis, cranberry, blueberry, lilac, tamarind and crisp acidity. Has also developed a hint of leather and minerals.
2015 vintage
Taster #0396
· Jan 18, 2018
"Alicante Bouschet & Monastrell grapes come from vyds situated in Almansa, between 700 and 1000 m altitude, planted in sandy soils with a high lime concentration in the base." Typically, "The grapes are separately fermented in s/s tanks, then aged 4 mos in FR oak barrels." 14.5% ABV N: Forest floor at a min, poss even barnyd, though this blows off with vigorous swirling; Ripe, with notes of iron? P: Med, poss LM, body; Ripe, ALMOST swtish frt met by …
2015 vintage
Taster #8570
· Jan 1, 2018
86/100
Still not crazy about this vintage but I liked this bottle slightly more than the one we had a couple weeks ago. One difference is that we served it slightly warmer (room temp instead of 62-65 degrees) which may have muted the acidity just a bit and played to the round blackberry flavor. Still has a cherry cola thing mid-palate that I find off-putting. I have another 11 bottles (purchased lustily upon release after I really liked the 2014 vintage) …
2015 vintage
Taster #0396
· Dec 26, 2017
Private Preserve after Day 1 "Alicante Bouschet & Monastrell grapes come from vyds situated in Almansa, between 700 and 1000 m altitude, planted in sandy soils with a high lime concentration in the base." Typically, "The grapes are separately fermented in s/s tanks, then aged 4 mos in FR oak barrels." 14.5% ABV N: Earthy, almost barnyardy, plums P: Med body; NICE, ALMOST swtish frt buttressed by acidity with a TOUCH of astringency which transitions into a fairly LONG, flavorful …
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Taster #0309
· Dec 23, 2017
90/100
Smooth with cherry notes. Low tannins
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Taster #0396
· Nov 18, 2017
"Alicante Bouschet (70%) & Monastrell (30%) grapes come from vyds situated in Almansa, between 700 and 1000 m altitude, planted in sandy soils with a high lime concentration in the base." Typically, "The grapes are separately fermented in s/s tanks, then aged 4 mos in FR oak barrels." 14.5% ABV N: Ripe berries with notes of pyrazines & earthiness P: Med body; Nice, almost swtish frt met by VERY slightly astringent acidity which quite resolves by the LONG, spicy, bitter/swt …
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Taster #8727
· Oct 13, 2017
88/100
dark fruit, good lift; tobacco & tomato leaf
2015 vintage
Taster #0396
· Oct 9, 2017
"Alicante Bouschet & Monastrell grapes come from vyds situated in Almansa, between 700 and 1000 m altitude, planted in sandy soils with a high lime concentration in the base." Typically, "The grapes are separately fermented in s/s tanks, then aged 4 mos in FR oak barrels." 14.5% ABV N: Slightly closed; Ripe berries, poss some garrigue &/or pyrazines? With addt'l air, some earthiness? P: LM, poss Med, body; Almost swtish frt met by some TANGY astringency which slowly, EVENTUALLY pretty …
2015 vintage
Taster #2786
· Sep 28, 2017
80/100
Maybe my bottle was damaged because I could not get past the sour/bitter finish which did not dissipate after being open for over an hour. I agree with other comments that the initial aroma was funky (though that characteristic dissipated) and the alcohol was not integrated yet. On the plus side, the color showed promise. REVISION (from 70 to 80): on day 2 this wine improved. the sour finish has lessened quite a bit not enough for me to like …
2015 vintage
Taster #8570
· Sep 24, 2017
86/100
2nd bottle of a case I bought and improved from the first bottle a few months ago, although still has a hint of something funky/corky on the nose upon opening, and the alcohol is still hot/not quite integrated. Palate shows violet, fig, cassis, vanilla and orange zest, with a lingering acidity. Paired relatively well with curried chicken.
2015 vintage
Taster #6403
· Sep 18, 2017
88/100
Bright fruity garnacha, paired well with mid-week dinner (chicken over salad). Aerated and returned to bottle. Stored overnight after pumpdown in refrigerator. Improved second day. Bargain for the price.
2015 vintage
Taster #3266
· Sep 2, 2017
85/100
A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend with black cherry, blackberry, some licorice and spice on uneven finish. www.winelx.com
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Taster #2084
· Jul 15, 2017
89/100
A simple but drinkable wine that would go well served with food. Nothing exceptional but did have an interesting profile, as it is grenache and monastery. It performed slightly better that what I expected at its price point.
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Taster #4159
· May 22, 2017
88/100
Great value grenache-oriented.
2015 vintage
Taster #4159
· May 15, 2017
86/100
This bottle a bit less impressive than previous.
2015 vintage
Taster #2237
· May 15, 2017
82/100
92 points from James Suckling, of course! I wonder if JS has ever tasted a wne he did NOT consider rating a 90 or more. QPR aside, this wine is 10 pts or so lower than his score. Simple and thin and nowhere near an exceptional wine at any price!
2015 vintage