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100 Point Rating Guide | ||
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| 96-100 | Extraordinary | A wine of finesse, complexity, and expression. True to variety and region. Perfect balance of flavors with a long finish. |
| 90-95 | Excellent | True to variety and region, with terrific complexity and balance. While not a wine for the ages, a superior example. |
| 85-89 | Good | Meets your expectations, with sound flavors and balance. Might have limited complexity or be short on the palate. A sound wine. |
| 80-84 | Average | Drinkable, might not have as much varietal character. Simple flavors, no flaws, but nothing special. |
| 75-79 | Below Average | Might contain one flaw, simple straight-forward flavors, off-balance, unpleasant. |
| 60-74 | Undrinkable, Flawed | Contains significant flaws. Unpleasant, not commercially acceptable. |
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1 User Review
May 21, 2007
Once, many moons ago, I was a big fan of BV and a card carrying member of their wine club.
Many moons have passed, and as I searched the on sale items at Safeway for a nice picnic red, up pops my old friend Beauseaux. How Bozo has gotten a new suit of clothes, but is still an old reliable wine for every occasion - if you can find it for under $10.
This particular vintage seems to be aiming for the big fruity style of blend, which suits me just fine. Upon first pour, I smell massive petite sirah, lots of zin, and me thinks a pinch of mouvedre to round things out.
It tastes like you are drinking blackberry pie slathered in raspberry jam, which is JUST fine for me and my picnic at "HAIR" on Mt. Tam!
Very simple, fruity, big tooth staining red, which would be great with brownies or BBQ sauce, even teriayki. Because it's got such a sweet base, you'd do well to pair it with something of substance to balance it out. We're not taling about anything complex here, but if you want a fun zippy red for a bbq or beach, here's your pal.
