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Weekly tasting group RWP #253: Biological wines.

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Tasted April 17, 2017 by Zweder with 205 views

Introduction

We knew the theme, but all wines were tasted fully blind.

Flight 1 (2 notes)

Red
2015 Misty Cove Pinot Noir New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
83 points
Very transparent light red. In the not so very expressive bouquet there are red berry fruits. On the palate red fruits like strawberries, some green herbs, firm acidity and hardly any tannin. Clean wine.
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Red
2016 Misty Cove Pinot Noir Organic New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
85 points
In the bouquet a lot of fresh cherries. On the palate fresh cherry juice and dark berries as well, a bit spicy, soft bitterness, mild acidity and the tannin has a pleasant bite. The alcohol shows a bit.

Flight 2 (2 notes)

Red
2015 Weingut Eymann Spätburgunder Toreye Germany, Pfalz
Cherries, red berries and black tea in the bouquet. On the palate creamy red juice; cherries and raspberries. Some herbs and spices and a firm amount of bitterness. No score because we wondered if the wine was completely fresh (although it was drinkable.)
Red
2013 Weingut Eymann Pinot Noir Sonnenberg trocken Germany, Pfalz
86 points
In the bouquet dark berries, herbs, autumn forest and cinnamon. On the palate juicy cherries and strawberries, herbs, vanilla, good acidity and mild tannin.

Flight 3 (2 notes)

Red
2013 Meinklang Zweigelt Graupert Austria, Burgenland, Neusiedlersee
86 points
Expressive bouquet with ripe dark berries, ink, licorice and some rustic impressions. On the palate dark berries and some green, herbaceous impressions, ok acidity, some sweetness and mild tannin.
Red
2011 Weingut Diwald Zweigelt Eloquent Austria, Niederösterreich, Wagram
87 points
The bouquet is not very expressive, but shows dark berries and cherries, yoghurt and green herbs. On the palate very fruity and juicy. Some chocolate and a pleasant balance between acidity and sweetness. Mild tannin.

Flight 4 (2 notes)

Red
2013 Waterkloof Cabernet Franc Circumstance South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch
87 points
In the bouquet dark berries and herbs. On the palate a sweet start of ripe dark berries, cherries and plums. Some bell pepper, white pepper and black olives. Overall a mild, supple and round wine with pleasant acidity and a touch of oak.
Red
2012 Waterkloof Circle of Life South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch
88 points
The bouquet is not very expressive and shows some dark berries , herbs and rustic flavors.On the palate dark berries, vanilla and sweet spices. Good acidity and tannin with a good bite. Good length as well.

Flight 5 (2 notes)

Red
2012 Emiliana Carménère Signos De Origin Los Robles Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley
88 points
The bouquet is not very expressive but shows dark berries and cherries, some vanilla, herbs and ink. On the palate juicy dark berries, licorice, laurel, chocolate, vanilla, good acidity and ripe tannin. Nice wine.
Red
2013 Emiliana Syrah Signos de Origen La Quebrada Chile, Casablanca Valley
89 points
Beautiful bouquet with dark berries like cassis and blackberries, minerals, iron and matches. On the palate juicy black currants and other dark berries, some oak, good acidity and tannin with a good bite.

Flight 6 (2 notes)

Red
2014 Azul y Garanza Navarra Seis de Azul y Garanza Spain, Navarra
88 points
In the bouquet a bit locked, but there are dark berries, vanilla and cinnamon. On the palate a juicy wine, dark berries, licorice, some bitterness and good, juicy acidity and round tannin.
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Red
2016 Bodegas Pinord Priorat Clos del Mas Spain, Catalunya, Priorat
89 points
Still very youthful. The bouquet shows a lot of oak and vanilla, also dark berries, sweet spices and mint. On the palate dark berries, a lot of Asian spices and a pleasant balance between acidity, sweetness and mild tannin. Wait a few years. 89+
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Flight 7 (2 notes)

Red
2014 Fasoli Gino Ripasso della Valpolicella La Corte del Pozzo Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Ripasso della Valpolicella
88 points
The bouquet is not very expressive but has dark berries, herbs and chocolate. On the palate juicy and ripe dark berries, chocolate, vanilla, good acidity and round tannin. Wait a few years.
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Red
2012 Fasoli Gino Amarone della Valpolicella La Corte del Pozzo Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella
90 points
In the bouquet ripe dark berries and cherries, chocolate, gingerbread and sweet spices. On the palate juicy and ripe dark berries and cherries, soft herbs and spices and good acidity. Beautiful wine.
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