This is a south African blend of 64% Shiraz, 24% mourvedre, 5% Grenache, 3.5% carignan, and 3.5% cinsault....whew! Dull, clear red in color. not much on the nose. Some burn from the alcohol, but very little fruit. Raspberries, some acidity, citrus. This is a well made wine. Every grape in this blend shows a little of itself on the palate. Nothing is hiding and this would make a good food wine.
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Light and vibrant in color. This wine is a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% cinsault. Not much on the nose. A small amount of fruit. Very closed nose. Big mouth...lots of fruit and acidity. Balanced tannins. Some smoke and bramble. Excellent wine. Shows much better than the 2009. Hopefully the next vintage will improve with time.
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Had this at the college square tasting on Saturday, February 4th. This is a big wine for the price ($11.99 tasting price). Lots of fruit and big mouth feel. Fruity nose and big tannins. Vibrant red color edges that go to a deep red hue. Purchased 3 bottles and curious how the wine turns out.
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2009 Badenhorst Family Wines Secateurs Red Blend
4/24/2012 - WineFiend72 wrote:
This is a south African blend of 64% Shiraz, 24% mourvedre, 5% Grenache, 3.5% carignan, and 3.5% cinsault....whew! Dull, clear red in color. not much on the nose. Some burn from the alcohol, but very little fruit. Raspberries, some acidity, citrus. This is a well made wine. Every grape in this blend shows a little of itself on the palate. Nothing is hiding and this would make a good food wine.
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2008 Alain Jaume Côtes du Rhône Reserve Grand Veneur
4/24/2012 - WineFiend72 wrote:
Light and vibrant in color. This wine is a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% cinsault. Not much on the nose. A small amount of fruit. Very closed nose. Big mouth...lots of fruit and acidity. Balanced tannins. Some smoke and bramble. Excellent wine. Shows much better than the 2009. Hopefully the next vintage will improve with time.
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2008 KitFox Foxy
4/24/2012 - WineFiend72 wrote:
Had this at the college square tasting on Saturday, February 4th. This is a big wine for the price ($11.99 tasting price). Lots of fruit and big mouth feel. Fruity nose and big tannins. Vibrant red color edges that go to a deep red hue. Purchased 3 bottles and curious how the wine turns out.
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