Wow--huge wine! The nose is big, with dark fruits and flowers. On the palate, a big ol' bomb of fruit. Tannins on the finish are certainly there but in check, at least when paired with the fruit. In a blind tasting, I would've guessed Australia, no question. I've shied away from Aussie wines as of late, but I do like this for what it is. Maybe in a few years, the fruit will tame down a bit. A good value at $20.
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Still has some nice fruit. Lots of butter on the nose and palate but not over-oaked, thankfully. I really liked this, and it paired great with scallops in a bacon cream sauce. As it warmed to room temperature, the flavors were more pronounced and actually better.
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2007 Clos del Rey Côtes du Roussillon Villages
4/22/2011 - billapex Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wow--huge wine! The nose is big, with dark fruits and flowers. On the palate, a big ol' bomb of fruit. Tannins on the finish are certainly there but in check, at least when paired with the fruit. In a blind tasting, I would've guessed Australia, no question. I've shied away from Aussie wines as of late, but I do like this for what it is. Maybe in a few years, the fruit will tame down a bit. A good value at $20.
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2005 D.R. Stephens Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard
11/11/2010 - billapex Likes this wine: 91 Points
Still has some nice fruit. Lots of butter on the nose and palate but not over-oaked, thankfully. I really liked this, and it paired great with scallops in a bacon cream sauce. As it warmed to room temperature, the flavors were more pronounced and actually better.
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2007 M. Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône Belleruche
11/11/2010 - billapex Likes this wine: 89 Points
Decanted for 2 hours. Nice wine and a fantastic QPR! Cherry and a bit of dark fruit. Some wood, but really well integrated. Glad I have a case!
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