Appearance: clear, medium ruby with purple rim, definite legs Nose: clean, medium(+) intensity, dark fruits(black currant), red fruits, oak, developing Palate: dry with some fruit sweetness, medium acidity, medium tannins, medium(+) body, medium(+) intensity, black fruits(black currant), red fruits, oak; medium finish. Medium(+) alcohol (13.5%) Overall: Ok balance; reasonable length finish, reasonable intensity; some complexity. Conclusion: ACCEPTABLE; drink now - not suitable for ageing; MID priced (£ 7.99)
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3/13/2014 - HStaal wrote: 85 Points
WSET Level 3 Course - Berry Brothers & Rudd; 1/25/2014-3/22/2014 (Berry Brothers & Rudd - Basingstoke): Tasted Single Blind - under WSET 3 exam conditions (for practice). Presented with choice of 3 possible generic identities for the sample.
Appearance: clear, medium ruby with purple rim, definite legs
Nose: clean, medium(+) intensity, dark fruits(black currant), red fruits, oak, developing
Palate: dry with some fruit sweetness, medium acidity, medium tannins, medium(+) body, medium(+) intensity, black fruits(black currant), red fruits, oak; medium finish. Medium(+) alcohol (13.5%)
Overall: Ok balance; reasonable length finish, reasonable intensity; some complexity.
Conclusion: ACCEPTABLE; drink now - not suitable for ageing; MID priced (£ 7.99)
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