Practice Tasting for WSET Diploma Unit 5 exam (Clerkenwell): Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Deep ruby colour. Nose: The nose is Clean and Youthful, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of blackberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, black plum, redcurrant. Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium level of acidity. It has Medium(+) Ripe/Soft tannins and a Medium(-) Level of alcohol (11.50%). It has Medium(+) body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of blackberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, black plum, redcurrant. The finish is Medium. It has a creamy mousse. Dry tannins. Ripe red and black fruit character. Overall: Ripe fruit, good typicity. Good structure, intense but lacks complexity. Good well made wine but just not my thing at all Conclusion: It is a Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing Not intended for ageing; Medium priced (£11.49)
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2/14/2017 - fcxj wrote: 84 Points
Cheap and cheerful.
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10/25/2015 - HStaal Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Practice Tasting for WSET Diploma Unit 5 exam (Clerkenwell): Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Deep ruby colour.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Youthful, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of blackberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, black plum, redcurrant.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium level of acidity. It has Medium(+) Ripe/Soft tannins and a Medium(-) Level of alcohol (11.50%). It has Medium(+) body and Medium(+) intensity
primary flavours of blackberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, black plum, redcurrant. The finish is Medium. It has a creamy mousse. Dry tannins. Ripe red and black fruit character.
Overall: Ripe fruit, good typicity. Good structure, intense but lacks complexity. Good well made wine but just not my thing at all
Conclusion: It is a Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing Not intended for ageing; Medium priced (£11.49)
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