"Bordeaux" blend from Provence, which may explain the interesting and enjoyable mix of currant, plum, sweet tobacco, red fruit, and herb/rosemary flavors in this full-bodied wine with very smooth and soft tannins. Imagine Claret meets Gigondas. Excellent value at ~$14.
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Needs a bit of air after opening, but as it unfolds, the wine has rich fruit, slick tannins, and the classic combination of cherry, tar, and a hint of leather that I expect from tempranillo. Not as full-bodied as some and with the restraint and acidity of a food wine, but once it opens up, it's a very enjoyable drink.
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2012 Domaine Enclos de la Croix Vin de France
8/16/2015 - sdatl Likes this wine: 90 Points
"Bordeaux" blend from Provence, which may explain the interesting and enjoyable mix of currant, plum, sweet tobacco, red fruit, and herb/rosemary flavors in this full-bodied wine with very smooth and soft tannins. Imagine Claret meets Gigondas. Excellent value at ~$14.
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2012 Bodegas Felix Callejo Ribera del Duero Flores de Callejo
7/26/2015 - sdatl Likes this wine: 89 Points
Needs a bit of air after opening, but as it unfolds, the wine has rich fruit, slick tannins, and the classic combination of cherry, tar, and a hint of leather that I expect from tempranillo. Not as full-bodied as some and with the restraint and acidity of a food wine, but once it opens up, it's a very enjoyable drink.
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2012 Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
6/27/2015 - sdatl Likes this wine: 88 Points
Classic style with cherry and tar notes and a medium body. Great QPR!
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