The score doesn't reflect the interesting-ness of this wine, which was fascinating - it just wasn't especially good. Piney oxidized nose. Very odd. Over the hill, I think. Light acid, medium- body. Intense lemon curd finish.
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Delicious nose - acidic, meaty, talcy. Rich mouthfeel, smooth, medium- tannins, medium+ acid and body. Very elegant. Black plum. Representative, except it tastes older (like a time machine for an 06).
France, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, Languedoc-Pézenas
Cookie spice on the nose - cinnamon, clove, very interesting. Rich, sweet (15% alcohol). Slightly coarse texture. Creamy oak. Chocolate. Very new-world.
2009 Domaine Bégude Pinot Noir Pinot Rosé 85 Points
France, Languedoc Roussillon, Vin de Pays d'Oc
Please nose. Ok-ish palate, decent acid, slight Rhone-y bitterness. $12
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2006 Boutari Moschofilero 82 Points
Greece, Peloponnisos, Mantinia
The score doesn't reflect the interesting-ness of this wine, which was fascinating - it just wasn't especially good. Piney oxidized nose. Very odd. Over the hill, I think. Light acid, medium- body. Intense lemon curd finish.
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2005 Boutari Agiorgitiko Nemea 84 Points
Greece, Peloponnisos, Nemea
Nice nose, Pinoty. Red cherries. Nice attack, but then freakishly dies off. Very smooth, but at the expense of tannins. Light+ acid. Odd. Dry.
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2007 Cantina Pedres Cannonau di Sardegna 88 Points
Italy, Sardinia, Cannonau di Sardegna
Unsure on vintage. Slightly minty finish. Medium body and structure. Food friendly. $17
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2007 Château Ksara Réserve du Couvent 89 Points
Lebanon, Bekaa Valley
Great nose - dark and minty. Good structure, nice food wine. Creamy oak.
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2006 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape 93 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Delicious nose - acidic, meaty, talcy. Rich mouthfeel, smooth, medium- tannins, medium+ acid and body. Very elegant. Black plum. Representative, except it tastes older (like a time machine for an 06).
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2007 Domaine Lacroix-Vanel Languedoc-Pézenas Fine Amor 90 Points
France, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, Languedoc-Pézenas
Cookie spice on the nose - cinnamon, clove, very interesting. Rich, sweet (15% alcohol). Slightly coarse texture. Creamy oak. Chocolate. Very new-world.
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