From the producer: The nose shows dark and savory aromas of black raspberry, eucalyptus, loam, and iron. The mouth is broad and rich but incredibly structured, with soy, garrigue and forest floor notes providing balance to the plum, currant and chocolate. The finish is long and complex, minty, brambly, and earthy all at once. We expect it to drink well for another year or so, then tighten up for a few years before reopening around 2017 and drinking well for two to three decades.
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From the producer: A powerfully Grenache nose of cherry liqueur, licorice root, and cocoa, but held in check with a meaty, mineral note. In the mouth, rich at first, with rare meat and wild strawberry, then big tannins come to the fore that ask for a marbled steak. The tannins resolve in the finish and leave a suggestion of clean minerality. Pair now with substantial food, or age for a decade or more for a more elegant profile.
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From the producer: An expressive, intensely mineral nose that also includes sweeter flavors like marzipan, licorice, and chicory root. Int he mouth, rich yet zesty, with flavors of quince, marmalade, and granny smith apple. The vibrant acids come out on the finish, suggesting preserved lemon and ending with just a hint of Grenache tannin. Drink now and for the next three years.
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2010 Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Panoplie
3/28/2012 - ichhina wrote:
From the producer: The nose shows dark and savory aromas of black raspberry, eucalyptus, loam, and iron. The mouth is broad and rich but incredibly structured, with soy, garrigue and forest floor notes providing balance to the plum, currant and chocolate. The finish is long and complex, minty, brambly, and earthy all at once. We expect it to drink well for another year or so, then tighten up for a few years before reopening around 2017 and drinking well for two to three decades.
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2010 Tablas Creek Grenache
3/28/2012 - ichhina wrote:
From the producer: A powerfully Grenache nose of cherry liqueur, licorice root, and cocoa, but held in check with a meaty, mineral note. In the mouth, rich at first, with rare meat and wild strawberry, then big tannins come to the fore that ask for a marbled steak. The tannins resolve in the finish and leave a suggestion of clean minerality. Pair now with substantial food, or age for a decade or more for a more elegant profile.
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2010 Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc
3/28/2012 - ichhina wrote:
From the producer: An expressive, intensely mineral nose that also includes sweeter flavors like marzipan, licorice, and chicory root. Int he mouth, rich yet zesty, with flavors of quince, marmalade, and granny smith apple. The vibrant acids come out on the finish, suggesting preserved lemon and ending with just a hint of Grenache tannin. Drink now and for the next three years.
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