Continental Divide 2017 Quandary Red (Grand Valley) Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Continental Divide 2017 Quandary Red (Grand Valley)

Rating
87
Price
$40
Variety
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
13.3%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
4/1/2019
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Aromas of pencil shavings, cinnamon and spiced walnuts are joined by strawberry and mulberry on the nose of this 50–50 blend of Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot. Tones of vanilla, clove and green tobacco are joined by blackberry and black currant flavors on the palate. Bright acidity adds juiciness to the fruit flavors and balance the muscular, but fine-textured tannins. Cedar and juniper are accompanied by a drop of vanilla on the finish before turning a touch bitter from a charred oak note on the close. Fiona Adams

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All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

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About The Scores

*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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