WSET L3
Yeah, this is much better than the ratings.
93 points — 3 months ago
I love the stone fruit in Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc. White pepper, unripe pineapple, and oddly a hint of petrol. This paired nicely with Chilean Sea Bass.
91 points — 6 months ago
Quite nice Lebanese Bordeaux blend. Spicy red fruit, white pepper, saline.
92 points — a year ago
Medium red with a hint of orange developing. Herbal nose. Cherry on the palate with nutty notes. Alcohol medium plus, acidity medium, tannins are of course still quite blunt. This will benefit with age, but I'm wondering if the tertiary flavors will add some complexity--as it stands now it's somewhat one-dimensional, but very good.
92+ points — 2 months ago
Stellar. It took a solid hour to blow off the funk. It's ruby red in color with orange blending into the edge. Cranberry, white pepper, potting soil on the nose. Mouthfeel is dry, silky smooth and spherical. Alcohol medium plus but without heat. Acidity is absolutely perfect here at medium. Tannins are already pleasantly dry. This will improve, but it will be tough to keep my hands off my other 2 bottles.
94 points — 5 months ago
A mid-tier Muga slot. Deep purple in color, sage, blackberry, new leather, mild vanilla. Medium + body, alc and tannins, medium acidity. Dry of course. Long finish. Tertiary flavors are not yet pronounced. Would be fabulous with ribeye, but tonight it's paired with cheeses and Serrano ham.
92+ points — 10 months ago
Bought a 3 pack in Managua Nicaragua. Deep ruby red in color. Cherry cola up front. Dry and low acidity. Medium Alc. While it is a Crianza, it comes across as a Reserva with some prune and dates on the palate. Tannins are smooth. Finish is long and sherry-like.
Happy New Year everyone!
91+ points — 4 months ago
Wow, this is interesting coming from the illustrious Far Niente. Nice round, chewy, cab. Approachble, 40 bucks. Quite the sweet spot. I will rebuy and put it through my full process. Alc comes across a bit hot. But otherwise, very good.
92 points — 9 months ago
M. Christopher Roebuck
Excellent.
94 points — a day ago