8/19/2011 - jfayefleming wrote:

Straw colored, bright, drank very very cold, not much on the nose but a bit of mineral and woody undertones, tight and acidic to start, opening to ripe pear and wet stone, with a touch of underlying woodiness. Balanced acidity vs alcohol. Lingering sweet fruity finish. Overall decent for the price point.

8/18/2011 - jfayefleming Likes this wine:

Tasted at wine tasting in CNP with Americans...All liked this the best of 9 wines tasted. Don't recall details

8/18/2011 - jfayefleming Likes this wine:

Surprising first tasting at the wine shop in CNP...later more impressed with other bottles that were better value. Remember this at about 20E/btl

8/18/2011 - jfayefleming Likes this wine:

Great bargain

Bright red, easy to drink, medium bodied, soft berry and cherry fruit with balanced oak and tannins.

Tasted at wine shop in chateauneuf-du-Pape- bought 2 bottles

8/18/2011 - jfayefleming wrote:

Love this blend, favorite SA winemaker.

Medium to full bodied, dark purple in color, intense fruit but thoughtfully balanced with soft tannings and oak.

Bought several bottles at estate in SA

8/18/2011 - jfayefleming Likes this wine:

I love this wine!
Dark red to violet in color, medium bodied, rich berries and mocha on the nose, also rich berry flavors on the palate balanced with oak and super soft velvety tannins. Full mouth feel that lingers.

Bought case at vineyard. Also enjoyed cab blend

8/18/2011 - jfayefleming Likes this wine:

"La Violette"
Very bright, almost a lavender pink. Herbal on the nose, dry with hints of peach, mineral, floral

Recommended at the wine shop in Aix-en-Provence.

8/18/2011 - jfayefleming Likes this wine:

Medium to full bodied red, intense color, dark fruit on the nose with pencil shavings and earth. Dark intense fruits, dry tannins. Overall very good first impression of Bandol reds.
Tasted at Maison des Vins, Bandol

8/18/2011 - jfayefleming Likes this wine:

Nice dry Bandol rose, clear and light in color, peach and herbs on the nose, dry mineral and fresh peach on palate.

Tasted at Maison des Vins, Bandol

8/18/2011 - jfayefleming wrote:

Nice dry rose, wasn't my favorite of 3 other roses from Bandol. This one lacked the depth and flavor intensity, however was still refreshing and mineral-y, pretty color.
maisondesvins-bandol.com

8/18/2011 - jfayefleming Likes this wine:

Drank in SA with Shane. Bought 2 bottles, took one back.

8/18/2011 - jfayefleming wrote:

Drank in Vegas with Shane at Aria. Loved it, soft, easy to drink red.

8/18/2011 - jfayefleming wrote:

Medium bodied, chocolate and wood on the nose, bit of cherry, cherries and dark fruit on the palate with spice and earthy woodiness. Decent.

$60/btl Tasted at 7th St in Ft Lauderdale

8/18/2011 - jfayefleming wrote:

Medium to full bodied Cab/Merlot blend, 10% Petit Verdot. Deep purple color, earthy aromas, very vegetal and smoky. sweet tannins, dry finish.

17.99/half bottle