Wow!! This is a head-turner. Liquid cherry pie? Powerful notes of dark cherry on the nose followed by an intense sour cherry/kirsch explosion on the palate, accompanied by high acid and a very slightly off-dry sweetness. Almost port-like in its intensity. Moderate to low tannins, long dark/sour cherry finish. This one stands out from the pack for sure.
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Yup. Powerful, balanced, and with a great QPR. Muscular with earth, spice, and balanced but strong tannins. Port-like liqueur aspects. I'm really impressed. Stands up really well to spicy foods with tomatoes and lots of veggies. Bay leaf works wonders with this wine.
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Not sure if I have the right wine, but I tried an 05 Lesec Cotes du Rhone Villages at Beekman, $17. This had nice dark notes of earth at this price level. Consider going back for this.
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2/10/2014 - Sijan Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wow!! This is a head-turner. Liquid cherry pie? Powerful notes of dark cherry on the nose followed by an intense sour cherry/kirsch explosion on the palate, accompanied by high acid and a very slightly off-dry sweetness. Almost port-like in its intensity. Moderate to low tannins, long dark/sour cherry finish. This one stands out from the pack for sure.
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7/21/2010 - Lobonick wrote: 90 Points
Yup. Powerful, balanced, and with a great QPR. Muscular with earth, spice, and balanced but strong tannins. Port-like liqueur aspects. I'm really impressed. Stands up really well to spicy foods with tomatoes and lots of veggies. Bay leaf works wonders with this wine.
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5/15/2008 - amateurwino wrote: 90 Points
Not sure if I have the right wine, but I tried an 05 Lesec Cotes du Rhone Villages at Beekman, $17. This had nice dark notes of earth at this price level. Consider going back for this.
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