Bam. This is everything it's supposed to be. It's a dark, brooding wine tasting of plums, bitter prunes, blackberries and bittersweet chocolate. It reminds me of the El Feral Malbecs, except that the chocolate is more balanced, and not as oppressively overbearing.

A-. A little out of my league at $17, but I'll look for a generous case discount.

So which one of these is the QPR of the Day,
Terrazas or Los Vascos?
TIA.

There's room enough for both of them.

I am going to check this one out spenser.

Spenser,

Have you checked out Costco? They sell this wine for $12.99 in my area. Not sure if you can get it where you're at though.

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Originally posted by Emilio:
Spenser,

Have you checked out Costco? They sell this wine for $12.99 in my area. Not sure if you can get it where you're at though.

I'll look into it. This would be an easy buy at that price. Thanks.

Winemaker Roberto de la Mota is doing a great job at Terrazas. They also have a regular line (around $8) that is solid, but the Reserva is worth the step up IMO. Gran Reserva line around $35 too, but the middle line is the sweet spot for QPR...

Spenser,

you have quite the backbone. How many solid 8 dollar wines can you possibly take?

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Originally posted by grunhauser:
Spenser,

you have quite the backbone. How many solid 8 dollar wines can you possibly take?

Hey look everyone! I have an online stalker!

I asked a valid question, you turn it into 911 call. You don't have to answer.
Anyway, I thought I'd give you a hint that there is more to wine than that, but you seem too involved in your qpr research. Carry on with tests as scheduled.

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Originally posted by grunhauser:
Spenser,

you have quite the backbone. How many solid 8 dollar wines can you possibly take?

That's NOT a "valid question", as you call it Grun, it's just a snarky, condescending little piece of cyber-bullying.

Baird posted 2 notes today on some really interesting Burgs, but apparently you only saw fit to comment on this thread (and not about the wine, but about the poster).

In any case, there are far less pi$$y ways to suggest that sometimes, it's worth it to forego 3 or 4 bottles of solid QPR in favor of a wine that, although more costly, delivers enough more complexity and nuance to make it totally worth it as a palate-broadening experience. I'm on a tight budget myself, so to do that means dispensing with "daily drinkers" in favor of no wine at all for a couple weeks - to finance a special bottle I might not even touch for a decade. But that's my personal choice.

Oh, and I've tried the '03 Terrazas Malbec reserva and I thought it rocked.

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Originally posted by grunhauser:
Spenser,

you have quite the backbone. How many solid 8 dollar wines can you possibly take?

Grun,
The fact that this comment was posted on a TN about something other than a "solid 8 dollar wine" is a testament to its gratuitousness. I don't even know why you are harassing me - I don't even know you.

While I'm fuming obsessively over this whole thing, QPR doesn't mean cheap. It stands for Quality Price Ratio. A $100 dollar wine could be a high QPR wine, or a low wine. Some people seem to find some cache in spending $100 for an 84 point Burgundy, but I'm looking for value in any price range, and a quick perusal of my tasting notes will show that my experience is not limited to "solid 8 dollar wines," though I happy to find a B+ wine in that price range.

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Originally posted by Vinyrd Skynyrd:

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Originally posted by grunhauser:
Spenser,

you have quite the backbone. How many solid 8 dollar wines can you possibly take?

That's NOT a "valid question", as you call it Grun, it's just a snarky, condescending little piece of cyber-bullying.

Baird posted 2 notes today on some really interesting Burgs, but apparently you only saw fit to comment on this thread (and not about the wine, but about the poster).

It's better founded than your uncalled for comment about me not responding to Baird's tasting notes on Dujacs. Besides the simple fact they were not addressed to me, those very compact, to-the-point and very unarguable notes were also posted more than 12 hours after I posted my half-innocent remark. I think I must be (very) excused for not foreseeing Baird's notes and tackling Spenser's never-ending qpr challenge instead. I am not a wine wizard, mind you. (Or am I?)

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I'm on a tight budget myself...

I never address the tightness of anyone's budget, but in your case, I'll make an exception, if only to highlight the tightness of another kind you might be experiencing. Your budget, among other things, is too tight.


p.s. posted by Spenser

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While I'm fuming obsessively over this whole thing...

It's not healthy to obsess about people you don't know.

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Originally posted by grunhauser:

It's not healthy to obsess about people you don't know.

There's a lesson for both of us there, isn't there?

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Originally posted by Spenser:


There's a lesson for both of us there, isn't there?

I am not getting much, but I am glad you are experiencing something meaningful.

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Originally posted by grunhauser:

I am not getting much, but I am glad you are experiencing something meaningful.

This is pretty much your MO, Grun. You stir up the sh*t, and then stand back and pretend to be aloof. Why do you even read my tasting notes, much less reply to them? I would be content if you just ignored them, as I do yours.

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Originally posted by grunhauser:


I am not getting much

Obviously.

Ok, Ok, relax. I'll buy a case of Terrazas and give it away to my customers. Would that make you two happy?

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Originally posted by grunhauser:
Ok, Ok, relax. I'll buy a case of Terrazas and give it away to my customers. Would that make you two happy?

I have to assume that you're smart enough to know that isn't the point.

Opened this a couple of nights ago, here is my TN...

Boysenberry syrup on the nose. Strong flavor of blackberry, with a rich texture and well balanced. Dark chocolate and graphite on the long finish with light, smooth tannins and nice acidity. Should pair well with any beef dish. 89 points. Drink now or within the next 3 years. $12.99 at Costco and a great QPR.

Thanks for the note Spenser. Information on QPR's is always useful. I purchased this off the wine list last weekend with some friends. $48 on the list which is about 3x retail. 2nd time I have had this with consistent notes. The first time it was part of a TAA on the board. I gave this 88 Points.

VM