Community Tasting Note

Nik Lasse Seimsson wrote:

Thursday, October 10, 2013 - Often recommended, often mentioned, the GR-174. Offered in our company`s shop, it was a recommendation of our sommelier. 15€ here in Germany and I gave it a try. First of all, the presence of Cab-Sauv is obvious, you can smell it. To me that was the most positive about this wine because I did not find it ultimately convincing.
The nose shows great aromas of ripe cherry, oak, vanilla and mocha combined with gentle hints of leather, cassis and herbs. Medium intense but super. 87
The palate had too much acidity for me and lacked a little smoothness. Spicy, pretty adstringent mouthfeel, present acidity, berry notes. 84
Medium body and finish, not very alcoholic smell and taste. Was best on day 3, decanting for 1h might do it.
A good wine but not more, and too expensive for what's offered. Have had better Spanish blends for less than 10€.

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