Quite delicious and I can see why it's gotten some high-ish scores, but perhaps a tad one-dimensional and its sweetness can get a bit tiring. Showed aromas and round, ripe flavors of red and black fruits, herbs, tobacco, and black pepper.
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Inky purple color, nose of blood and iron with floral overtones and fresh red fruit. Raspberry and jammy on the initial palate. Finishes with a dark chocolate bitterness that lingers for a while. A bit sweeter than a typical Rhone, but good in a new world way.
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Nose: Very expressive and delicious. Violets, potpourri, blackberries, blueberries. Mouth: Consistent with the nose. Nothing is heavy or over the top. The 14.5 % alc. cannot be felt. No bitterness from overextraction. Very elegant and "light". Silkysmooth mouthfeel. Very remarkable wine. 88% Syrah, 12% Mourvèdre. Ready to drink now or in the next 5 years
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Decanted 30 minutes. Beautiful dark fruit and silky texture. Rich, but plenty of acidity. Blackberry and chocolate overtones carry through on the finish. Versatile wine that can be served with or without food. I think gets better in 6+ months.
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The wine looks ruby colored. It smells like blackberry, red currant, prune, black pepper, game and barnyard. It tastes like raspberry and blackberry. The body is medium/full. The wine has smooth texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has low acidity.
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Blackish violet, good concentration. Peppery, meaty nose with lashings of white pepper on raspberry fruit. With aeration, more primary fruit, tell-tale Syrah rubber and raspberry. Primary in the mouth, with youthful bite, red fruits, more pepper. Finishes brightly, not heavy, with red fruit and that pepper again, fading into an inky farewell. Good wine, some complexity and good balance. I would leave this for a couple of years
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Lite sötfruktig doft med blåbär, björnbär, lite viol (eller annan parfymerad doft), mandel, kryddörter (mynta, salvia), lite rökiga toner. Inledningsvis tyckte jag också att det fanns lite gröna, stjälkiga toner, men dom försvann efter ett tag. Mycket frukt (mörka bär) också i smaken, ganska syrlig men lite tunn i karaktären. Medelstram med ganska lång eftersmak.
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A lovely effort which is perfectly balanced and made in a rather traditional style. Balanced fruit, very limited oak exposure and rather expressive acidity. This effort will age nicely for a number of years, but it drinks very well tonight too.
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10/1/2022 - maxima wrote: 85 Points
Court, mince et insipide.
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7/6/2016 - pgb67 wrote: 90 Points
Quite delicious and I can see why it's gotten some high-ish scores, but perhaps a tad one-dimensional and its sweetness can get a bit tiring. Showed aromas and round, ripe flavors of red and black fruits, herbs, tobacco, and black pepper.
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3/16/2016 - Sachaa Likes this wine: 89 Points
Excellent, puissant, bel équilibre. Bois, fruits noirs, menthol. Accessible par ses arômes mais fort en alcool.
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3/3/2016 - ddisler wrote: 90 Points
Inky purple color, nose of blood and iron with floral overtones and fresh red fruit. Raspberry and jammy on the initial palate. Finishes with a dark chocolate bitterness that lingers for a while. A bit sweeter than a typical Rhone, but good in a new world way.
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2/15/2016 - MatLot wrote: 88 Points
moyen, pas vraiment mon style mais prêt à boire maintenant, vin léger
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2/6/2015 - ant-1 Likes this wine:
Très sympatique syrah d'entrée de gamme, sans lourdeur ni acidité/tannins tranchants. Carafé 3h.
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10/4/2014 - wineaficionado Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nose: Very expressive and delicious. Violets, potpourri, blackberries, blueberries. Mouth: Consistent with the nose. Nothing is heavy or over the top. The 14.5 % alc. cannot be felt. No bitterness from overextraction. Very elegant and "light". Silkysmooth mouthfeel. Very remarkable wine. 88% Syrah, 12% Mourvèdre. Ready to drink now or in the next 5 years
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9/11/2014 - Redteeth wrote:
I was very pleased with this wine. I agree with other comments; it is dark in color, tasty and versatile. It is drinking well right now.
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8/29/2014 - Sniffy-Sniff Likes this wine: 90 Points
Decanted 30 minutes. Beautiful dark fruit and silky texture. Rich, but plenty of acidity. Blackberry and chocolate overtones carry through on the finish. Versatile wine that can be served with or without food. I think gets better in 6+ months.
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5/10/2014 - mn47 wrote: 88 Points
Odeurs de poivron, de pruneau, de cassonade et de poivre; saveurs appariées, mais trop alcoolisé: 14,5 %. Très bon avec une pizza garnie.
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3/25/2014 - lallelapp wrote: 89 Points
The wine looks ruby colored. It smells like blackberry, red currant, prune, black pepper, game and barnyard. It tastes like raspberry and blackberry. The body is medium/full. The wine has smooth texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has low acidity.
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3/17/2014 - Gott vin Likes this wine: 88 Points
The wine looks purple colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle.
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3/15/2014 - Timbalimba wrote: 88 Points
Blackish violet, good concentration. Peppery, meaty nose with lashings of white pepper on raspberry fruit. With aeration, more primary fruit, tell-tale Syrah rubber and raspberry. Primary in the mouth, with youthful bite, red fruits, more pepper. Finishes brightly, not heavy, with red fruit and that pepper again, fading into an inky farewell. Good wine, some complexity and good balance. I would leave this for a couple of years
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3/14/2014 - larseman Likes this wine: 85 Points
Lite sötfruktig doft med blåbär, björnbär, lite viol (eller annan parfymerad doft), mandel, kryddörter (mynta, salvia), lite rökiga toner. Inledningsvis tyckte jag också att det fanns lite gröna, stjälkiga toner, men dom försvann efter ett tag. Mycket frukt (mörka bär) också i smaken, ganska syrlig men lite tunn i karaktären. Medelstram med ganska lång eftersmak.
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12/13/2013 - Gott vin Likes this wine: 87 Points
Very frutiy. Could stay in cellar for a while
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9/2/2013 - Christoffer78 Likes this wine: 90 Points
A lovely effort which is perfectly balanced and made in a rather traditional style. Balanced fruit, very limited oak exposure and rather expressive acidity. This effort will age nicely for a number of years, but it drinks very well tonight too.
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5/3/2013 - Zweder wrote: 87 Points
Very spicy and fruity and youthful lactic impressions. A lot of sweetness. Good length.
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