Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
87
/100
Reviews
23
professional
Vintages
1
2005
Other
87/100
Merlot,
Malbec
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86.6
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92
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Taster #6487
· Dec 14, 2022
Wow, still suprisingly good. I last drank this in 2011. The cork was crumbly, but intact lower down. Wine had a good deep color, not much on the nose, but a rich, full, smooth feel in the mouth. Still has some tannins, some minerality, and still plenty of dark fruit
2005 vintage
Taster #6909
· Apr 20, 2013
74/100
Cork fell apart when opening, could be why it just didn't taste right.
2005 vintage
Taster #2659
· Nov 23, 2011
87/100
Would have guess right bank bordeux based on the merlot with a touch of barnyard funk. Good fruit and decent structure. Very good QPR.
2005 vintage
Taster #5477
· Aug 19, 2011
89/100
- Violet color. It's balanced with a medium/full body. Satin-Like texture with a long finish - Great wine. Huge bouquet of violet, plum, and blueberry. The palate has lots of red and purple fruit--plum, blueberry, raspberry. Vanilla is nice, but the wine is still firm enough and balanced. Better than last year.
2005 vintage
Taster #6487
· Jan 16, 2011
88/100
Dark red, almost purple. Rich nose, lots of dark fruit and chocolate on the palate. Light tanins, with a hint of aniseed in the finish. Lovely wine, fabulous value.
2005 vintage
Taster #1334
· Jan 13, 2011
89/100
Aleays a sure bet, this bottle did not dissapoint.
2005 vintage
Taster #7970
· Nov 20, 2010
88/100
Far more interesting than the usual merlot at this price. Nose of dark cherries, blackberries and plums with some spicy notes. On the palate, it is well balanced with fruit and smooth tannins. Not much complexity, but very enjoyable.
2005 vintage
Taster #5477
· Aug 5, 2010
86/100
This wine has an enormous bouquet, like crushed plums in a bowl, which surprises me for a 5 year old wine. The vanilla and oak has calmed down tremendously. But it's almost too fruity on the palate--I think it has lost its backbone. It improves some with airtime, but it doesn't have much complexity, and it's sorta flabby. It's either past its time, or it's in a dumb phase.
2005 vintage
Taster #0195
· May 28, 2010
Great wine for the price! Strong dessert aromas, like caramel vanilla flan, with flavors or currant and a hint of green pepper. Nicely balanced, decent tannins.
2005 vintage
Taster #7930
· Apr 12, 2010
87/100
very good merlot for the QPR.
2005 vintage
Taster #2659
· Feb 15, 2010
86/100
Icon of the Andes - South America Tasting (Binny's South Loop - Chicago, IL) : Juicy. Pleasant.
2005 vintage
Taster #8979
· Dec 13, 2009
86/100
I liked this wine. Nice for the price point. Had decent balance and finish - perfect with bbq'd steaks. Tannins present but not distracting.
2005 vintage
Taster #7329
· Nov 8, 2009
83/100
Paired with marinated sirloins. Nice nose of oak/black fruits. Not particularly pleasant on the palate, however. Very tannic/bitter and not as fruit forward as I had hoped (when compared to their Cab). Not particularly enjoyable - very disappointing.
2005 vintage
Taster #1334
· Oct 22, 2009
92/100
thie wine is aging well, licorice and smoke base,berried undertone.
2005 vintage
Taster #3635
· Sep 20, 2009
Pretty good for an inexpensive wine
2005 vintage
Taster #0925
· Apr 25, 2009
88/100
South American Blind Tasting (Simon's House) : Surprise of the night. Interesting spicy nose, almost musky. Good fruit and smooth tannins. Great value.
2005 vintage
Taster #5988
· Feb 27, 2009
87/100
The more I drink these the better I like them, firmly ensconsced in the every day drinker rotation. Enjoyed with Kim earlier today - an excellent QPR, bolder then many merlots, reminiscent of an entry level cab. Spicy and fruit forward nose with dark cherry, blackberry and some earth, tar and smoke developing on the mid-palate. Highly recommend this wine especially at this price point.
2005 vintage
Taster #5988
· Feb 13, 2009
87/100
This wine does not disappoint, a standard in our every day drinking rotation. Enjoyed with Kim over past two nights and actually better on second night, indicating this wine would benefit from decanting. Excellent QPR, bolder then many merlots, reminiscent of an entry level cab. Spicy and fruit forward nose with dark cherry, blackberry and some earth, tar and smoke developing on the mid-palate. Highly recommend this at this price point.
2005 vintage
Taster #5988
· Jan 20, 2009
87/100
Once again a very good merlot, a standard in our every day drinking rotation. Enjoyed earlier tonight with Kim with dinner of stir fryed rice, inherent spiciness of wine stood up very well. Needs decanting, excellent QPR, bolder then many merlots, reminiscent of an entry level cab. Spicy and fruit forward nose with dark cherry, blackberry and some earth, tar and smoke developing on the mid-palate. Highly recommend this at this price point.
2005 vintage
Taster #7571
· Jan 18, 2009
88/100
Pop and pour. Dark ruby/garnet color with great clarity. Medium legs. Leather and oak on the nose with a hint of sulphur like after a match strike but not as strong. Nice hint of berries. Good medium body with little acidity and soft tannins. In all a VERY nice merlot and well worth the price.
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Taster #9595
· Jan 15, 2009
87/100
lots of chocolate, berry & earth flavors with rich mouth feel; very good wine for the $
2005 vintage
Taster #5988
· Jan 4, 2009
87/100
Very good inexpensive merlot, one of our standard every day drinking wines, two bottles consumed with Kim recently with very similar tasting experiences, one as first bottle with dinner tonight and one sipped over last few days. Generally agree with previous notes, needs decanting, excellent QPR, bolder then many merlots, more reminiscent of an entry level cab then merlot. Spicy and fruit forward nose with dark cherry, blackberry and some earth, tar and smoke developing on the mid-palate. Highly recommend …
2005 vintage
Taster #7930
· Dec 27, 2008
87/100
nice easy drinking for the price. Very smooth and enjoyable.
2005 vintage
Taster #9595
· Dec 16, 2008
87/100
rich chocolate and good mouthfeel; light tannins
2005 vintage
Taster #5988
· Nov 30, 2008
87/100
Very good inexpensive wine once again enjoyed with Kim, had with dinner of Greek meatballs, left-over green bean casserole and tomato and mozzarella salad. Agree with previous notes: excellent QPR, bolder then many merlots, more reminiscent of a good entry level cab then merlot. Somewhat spicy and fruit forward nose with dark cherry, blackberry and some earth, tar and smoke developing on the mid-palate. Highly recommend this at this price point.
2005 vintage
Taster #7019
· Feb 16, 2008
84/100
Falta equilibrio, taninos muito fortes.
2005 vintage