See previous note - wonderful nose of black fruits, which are on the palate too. Good acidity on this one, and no harsh tannins on the finish. Lovely, and better than the last bottle. ? a little older ? bottle variation
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Popped and poured. An amazing nose of blackcurrants, blackberries and earth. I could smell this all night. Soft mouthfeel, lacking some acidity - but still a fresh taste of black fruits,and spice - some white pepper too. Hides the 14% alcohol very well. But then come the tannins on the finish - the tell tale sign of rhone 2003 to me. However not overly harsh or drying, but noticeable all the same. Maybe some further bottle age will soften them. Overall very enjoyable and good with food ( griddled herby steak).
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7/17/2007 - stephen locke wrote:
See previous note - wonderful nose of black fruits, which are on the palate too. Good acidity on this one, and no harsh tannins on the finish. Lovely, and better than the last bottle. ? a little older ? bottle variation
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6/15/2007 - MarkR wrote: 84 Points
Rustic Rhone, a big wine which settled down on the second night to start releasing the promised tobacco and spice.
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12/14/2006 - stephen locke wrote:
Popped and poured. An amazing nose of blackcurrants, blackberries and earth. I could smell this all night. Soft mouthfeel, lacking some acidity - but still a fresh taste of black fruits,and spice - some white pepper too. Hides the 14% alcohol very well. But then come the tannins on the finish - the tell tale sign of rhone 2003 to me. However not overly harsh or drying, but noticeable all the same. Maybe some further bottle age will soften them. Overall very enjoyable and good with food ( griddled herby steak).
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