An interesting and personal red Côtes-du-Rhône. Surprisingly, the nose is dominated by the aromas of perfume and lovely flowers. The medium-bodied mouthfeel is tannic and acid, leaving a slightly astringent aftertaste. The mouthfeel displays strong flavors of fresh eucalyptus, menthol and tar, while the notes of flowers and perfume remain there as well. The wine is not very fruity, but the many-sided, original and interesting palette creates an intensive feeling.
Perhaps this is not for everybody, but only in very rare cases you may get such a personal and characteristic Côtes-du-Rhône for such a small money.
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Deep red color. Medium body. Very expressive nose; lots of spice and candied fruit. On the palate, still lively, with ripe black fruits, pepper, charcoal, and licorice, though marred by a touch of heat. The finish really lingers. It becomes quite drinkable and food-friendly with 30-45 minutes of air. A good, solid (but not spectacular) wine; for $12 a worthwhile value.
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Ripe red fruits with black pepper accents. A little ripe but it is offset with good acidity. Doesn't have the depth that the other CdRs from this producer have but this one is only $12.
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Fresh, focused aromas of bright red fruits, including raspberry, ripe cherry, and currant, along with white pepper and subtle leather and florals make for a pleasant nose. The palate is very similar, with the pepper coming just a bit more to the forefront and even showing some black pepper. The palate does evolve a bit, with a bit of savory Syrah character right up front, which then moves into a very red fruited Grenachey midpalate, and finally finishing with more of the spice component. This is a nice wine that is well worth the price if found under $15, which is easy to do. good.
This is what I like in an inexpensive CdR. Freshness, nice acid for balance, and good concentration without overripeness. It's not going to impress most people, but a bottle at the dinner table will likely be enjoyed and emptied.
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1/18/2014 - Pepyssam Likes this wine: 86 Points
Very good wine for the price.
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10/8/2013 - lkilpio wrote: 89 Points
An interesting and personal red Côtes-du-Rhône. Surprisingly, the nose is dominated by the aromas of perfume and lovely flowers. The medium-bodied mouthfeel is tannic and acid, leaving a slightly astringent aftertaste. The mouthfeel displays strong flavors of fresh eucalyptus, menthol and tar, while the notes of flowers and perfume remain there as well. The wine is not very fruity, but the many-sided, original and interesting palette creates an intensive feeling.
Perhaps this is not for everybody, but only in very rare cases you may get such a personal and characteristic Côtes-du-Rhône for such a small money.
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9/5/2013 - Mike Ritner wrote:
Deep red color. Medium body. Very expressive nose; lots of spice and candied fruit. On the palate, still lively, with ripe black fruits, pepper, charcoal, and licorice, though marred by a touch of heat. The finish really lingers. It becomes quite drinkable and food-friendly with 30-45 minutes of air. A good, solid (but not spectacular) wine; for $12 a worthwhile value.
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3/11/2013 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Big and earth with some Syrah guts showing through. Big, could have some resolution to it. Young, massive 2010.
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1/30/2013 - Outplaying wrote:
Ripe red fruits with black pepper accents. A little ripe but it is offset with good acidity. Doesn't have the depth that the other CdRs from this producer have but this one is only $12.
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1/24/2013 - missatiejacket Likes this wine:
Fresh, focused aromas of bright red fruits, including raspberry, ripe cherry, and currant, along with white pepper and subtle leather and florals make for a pleasant nose. The palate is very similar, with the pepper coming just a bit more to the forefront and even showing some black pepper. The palate does evolve a bit, with a bit of savory Syrah character right up front, which then moves into a very red fruited Grenachey midpalate, and finally finishing with more of the spice component. This is a nice wine that is well worth the price if found under $15, which is easy to do. good.
This is what I like in an inexpensive CdR. Freshness, nice acid for balance, and good concentration without overripeness. It's not going to impress most people, but a bottle at the dinner table will likely be enjoyed and emptied.
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1/17/2013 - drwine2001 wrote:
North Berkeley Wines New Release Tasting (Presidio Golf Course, San Francisco): Heady aromatics, slightly overripe red fruit, some heat.
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9/4/2012 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Smokier and darker than the Levade, but apperently more Grenache here.
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