Still very fruity. Very fruity. Hints of tannin there, but very fruity. Did I mention the fruit? It has tons. Not sure if this will ever mellow out. Not bad with a rich lasagne, however.
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I'll refrain from giving a score since this is the first counoise I've had. This wine has an interesting, crushed fruit nose, although I am also picking up the alcohol. In the mouth, we are talking fruit, fruit and more fruit...raspberry and cherry. There is some tannic structure. Not a wine that is encouraging me to keep sipping. The fruit intensity is wearing on me...perhaps with some food.
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5/5/2010 - IlonaN wrote: 87 Points
Fully mature, showing some dark tea and spice notes, lost some of the brightness and sweetness it had when young.
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12/31/2008 - granny smith wrote:
Still drinking nicely. Very raspberry on the nose, the palate, and the finish. velvety smooth.
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9/1/2008 - The Drunken Cyclist wrote: 83 Points
Still very fruity. Very fruity. Hints of tannin there, but very fruity. Did I mention the fruit? It has tons. Not sure if this will ever mellow out. Not bad with a rich lasagne, however.
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8/15/2008 - IlonaN wrote: 88 Points
Fruity, medium bodied, simple but enjoyable with a spicy cold soup of roasted red chilis and black beans.
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1/8/2008 - moscafj wrote:
I'll refrain from giving a score since this is the first counoise I've had. This wine has an interesting, crushed fruit nose, although I am also picking up the alcohol. In the mouth, we are talking fruit, fruit and more fruit...raspberry and cherry. There is some tannic structure. Not a wine that is encouraging me to keep sipping. The fruit intensity is wearing on me...perhaps with some food.
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