Excellent I'd opened this a week or two prior and thought it needed a decant. So I stoppered it and waited for a time and meal that would allow that. Decanted about four hours. This is still surprisingly fresh and zippy. It starts off with a medicinal edge that transforms more into a eucalyptus and herb element. I really loved the interplay between some high toned red fruit and dark fruit, plum, and spice and even some stemmy green sometimes.
Drink or hold, but I'd be interested in trying again in 3-5 years if I had another.
Importer: Kermit Lynch
13% abv
Empty bottle weight: 577g
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RHONE WINE TASTING & LUNCHEON (The Royal Oak, Paley Street): Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium ruby colour. Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium intensity primary aromas of raspberry, cranberry, strawberry, blackberry, black cherry, black/white pepper and secondary aromas of smoke. Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has Medium(+) Ripe/Soft tannins and a High Level of lcohol (14.00%). It has Medium body and Medium intensity primary flavours of cranberry, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, black cherry, black/white pepper and secondary flavours of smoke. The finish is Medium(+) It has soft ripe tannins and good acidity. Overall: Soft tannins, good acidity, still primary flavours Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing Still developing - 5+ years; Super-Premium priced (£50.00)
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1/27/2024 - tward Likes this wine: 91 Points
Excellent
I'd opened this a week or two prior and thought it needed a decant. So I stoppered it and waited for a time and meal that would allow that. Decanted about four hours. This is still surprisingly fresh and zippy. It starts off with a medicinal edge that transforms more into a eucalyptus and herb element. I really loved the interplay between some high toned red fruit and dark fruit, plum, and spice and even some stemmy green sometimes.
Drink or hold, but I'd be interested in trying again in 3-5 years if I had another.
Importer: Kermit Lynch
13% abv
Empty bottle weight: 577g
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9/9/2017 - HStaal wrote: 89 Points
RHONE WINE TASTING & LUNCHEON (The Royal Oak, Paley Street): Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium ruby colour.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium intensity primary aromas of raspberry, cranberry, strawberry, blackberry, black cherry, black/white pepper and secondary aromas of smoke.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has Medium(+) Ripe/Soft tannins and a High Level of lcohol (14.00%). It has Medium body and Medium intensity primary flavours of cranberry, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, black cherry, black/white pepper and secondary flavours of smoke. The finish is Medium(+) It has soft ripe tannins and good acidity.
Overall: Soft tannins, good acidity, still primary flavours
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing Still developing - 5+ years; Super-Premium priced (£50.00)
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