From 75cl, perfect cork, decanted 1 hour. Compared to my outstanding previous bottle (CT TN 07.09.2019) this one was closed, tannic and surly. The initally explosive sage/thyme/garrigue scent vanished after decanting; entry thick, heavy and broodingly inexpressive; mid-palate vastly concentrated but lacking sweetness to balance the hefty bitter weight of dissolved solids; finish not quite pleasant. A very serious wine, in no conceivable way faulty, probably just caught at an awkward moment. On this showing 89P(?)
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Blowing in the Wind (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Very dark red color. PNP. Followed a glass over 45 minutes. Very ripe and modern, blackberry, blackberry liqueur, plum, a little earth, damp, alcohol, pepper. This just wasn't something that I can really appreciate that much anymore. Overwrought for me, butI'm sure there are plenty that will adore this ripe, extracted style.
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From 75cl, perfect cork. Outstanding monolithic super-ripe brooding blackberry/mulberry fruit, bright acidity and creamy but structured texture. This massive Grenache from ancient vines can be served with a good decant now, but has easily a decade in store. (If I may suggest a food match, it was fantastic with carbonara made with finest Parma ham, free-range eggs and a dribble of white truffle oil.) 94P
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Very slick and modern; in a blind tasting, I think I would have pegged this for a Californian or Australian grenache. Thankfully it wasn't too over the top for me and there's no doubt this is a well-made, polished product. Ripe plum, blueberry, espresso, and spices on the nose. Silky tannins, medium-low acidity, and sweet vanilla finish. Not something I would typically go for but enjoyable nevertheless.
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Did not decant. Velvety with white pepper. Not a long finish. Tannins present but not dominate on the palate. Drank over a period of 60-90 minutes. Perhaps decanting would have made a difference(?)
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Took about 30 minutes to open. This is big and forward, but not without some grace. Fruit tends more red than black, with a prominent plum note. Lots of licorice and oak influence. Very tasty but will be too much for some. If blind, I think I would have guessed a Clarendon Hills Grenache.
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Blind tasting. Decanted for 1 ½ hours. Dark ruby-red, with bluish reflections near the rim. The nose is immediately greeted by a heaty sensation (an impression of a higher alcohol level), followed by a blast of stewed plums, raisins, rumtopf and kirsch. Smooth tannins, a velvety but slightly gangrenous mouthfeel due to the higher alcohol level, are paired with lower acidity. Mon Cheri, black pepper, bell pepper and notable extract sweetness on the mid-palate. A wine that lacks freshness, with a medium-long finish. Drinking well.
Blindverkostung. 1 ½ Stunden in der Karaffe. Tiefes Rubinrot, bläuliche Reflexe zum Rand. Wirkt etwas brandig in der Nase, satte Schwarzkirsche, Pflaumenkompott, Rosinen und Rumtopf. Am Gaumen dann wieder etwas brandig, Mon Cheri, schwarzer Pfeffer und etwas grüne Paprika. Körperreich und ausladend, mit weichen, kaum spürbaren Tanninen. Kräftiger Alkohol und spürbare Extraktsüße, bei geringer Säure und mittlerem Abgang. Wirkt etwas überextrahiert. Trinkreif, aber aufgrund der geringen Säure fehlt es an Spannung und Balance.
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Nice plum filled nose with sweet wood. Entry is fairly primary sweet then grows steadily to a candy finish with a fair bit of leathery tobacco and spice. Fine tannins as well. An interesting combination of fairly sugary sweetness with a decent dose of complexity. The finish goes on and on with black pepper. This is very grenache with a deep fruitcake richness.
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8/8/2021 - honest bob wrote: 89 Points
From 75cl, perfect cork, decanted 1 hour. Compared to my outstanding previous bottle (CT TN 07.09.2019) this one was closed, tannic and surly. The initally explosive sage/thyme/garrigue scent vanished after decanting; entry thick, heavy and broodingly inexpressive; mid-palate vastly concentrated but lacking sweetness to balance the hefty bitter weight of dissolved solids; finish not quite pleasant. A very serious wine, in no conceivable way faulty, probably just caught at an awkward moment. On this showing 89P(?)
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10/14/2020 - rocknroller wrote: 88 Points
Blowing in the Wind (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Very dark red color. PNP. Followed a glass over 45 minutes. Very ripe and modern, blackberry, blackberry liqueur, plum, a little earth, damp, alcohol, pepper. This just wasn't something that I can really appreciate that much anymore. Overwrought for me, butI'm sure there are plenty that will adore this ripe, extracted style.
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9/7/2019 - honest bob wrote: 94 Points
From 75cl, perfect cork. Outstanding monolithic super-ripe brooding blackberry/mulberry fruit, bright acidity and creamy but structured texture. This massive Grenache from ancient vines can be served with a good decant now, but has easily a decade in store. (If I may suggest a food match, it was fantastic with carbonara made with finest Parma ham, free-range eggs and a dribble of white truffle oil.) 94P
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9/8/2018 - ciesel wrote: 93 Points
Dark fruits give way to earthiness and minerality. Well made, polished. Long finish.
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1/23/2018 - heythatslife wrote: 91 Points
Very slick and modern; in a blind tasting, I think I would have pegged this for a Californian or Australian grenache. Thankfully it wasn't too over the top for me and there's no doubt this is a well-made, polished product. Ripe plum, blueberry, espresso, and spices on the nose. Silky tannins, medium-low acidity, and sweet vanilla finish. Not something I would typically go for but enjoyable nevertheless.
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4/7/2017 - Verney-carron Likes this wine:
Did not decant. Velvety with white pepper. Not a long finish. Tannins present but not dominate on the palate. Drank over a period of 60-90 minutes. Perhaps decanting would have made a difference(?)
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12/20/2016 - gmbdds wrote: 90 Points
Took about 30 minutes to open. This is big and forward, but not without some grace. Fruit tends more red than black, with a prominent plum note. Lots of licorice and oak influence. Very tasty but will be too much for some. If blind, I think I would have guessed a Clarendon Hills Grenache.
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11/20/2016 - bugdoced Likes this wine: 91 Points
in a fine spot with fruit forward flavors with some vanilla and oak but spanish earth undertones
this hit the spot last night
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6/18/2016 - MNig wrote: 86 Points
Blind tasting. Decanted for 1 ½ hours. Dark ruby-red, with bluish reflections near the rim. The nose is immediately greeted by a heaty sensation (an impression of a higher alcohol level), followed by a blast of stewed plums, raisins, rumtopf and kirsch. Smooth tannins, a velvety but slightly gangrenous mouthfeel due to the higher alcohol level, are paired with lower acidity. Mon Cheri, black pepper, bell pepper and notable extract sweetness on the mid-palate. A wine that lacks freshness, with a medium-long finish. Drinking well.
Blindverkostung. 1 ½ Stunden in der Karaffe. Tiefes Rubinrot, bläuliche Reflexe zum Rand. Wirkt etwas brandig in der Nase, satte Schwarzkirsche, Pflaumenkompott, Rosinen und Rumtopf. Am Gaumen dann wieder etwas brandig, Mon Cheri, schwarzer Pfeffer und etwas grüne Paprika. Körperreich und ausladend, mit weichen, kaum spürbaren Tanninen. Kräftiger Alkohol und spürbare Extraktsüße, bei geringer Säure und mittlerem Abgang. Wirkt etwas überextrahiert. Trinkreif, aber aufgrund der geringen Säure fehlt es an Spannung und Balance.
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6/5/2016 - bugdoced Likes this wine: 90 Points
soft, gentle richness in a new world/old world way
delicious
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5/15/2016 - ciesel Likes this wine: 93 Points
Dark fruits and some tobacco. Little sweet but in a very good way. Long lingering finish. Popped and poured.
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5/24/2015 - riskun Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nice plum filled nose with sweet wood. Entry is fairly primary sweet then grows steadily to a candy finish with a fair bit of leathery tobacco and spice. Fine tannins as well. An interesting combination of fairly sugary sweetness with a decent dose of complexity. The finish goes on and on with black pepper. This is very grenache with a deep fruitcake richness.
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10/21/2014 - Mmark wrote:
Excellent wine. No formal notes and no rating. put it between 90 and 91 maybe 92.
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