Dull garnet red. Peppery rose petal/geranium leaf, beef stock, nose. In the mouth a slightly tinny (metallic) edge with sharp tannins. however it's a lot smoother than it was 2 years ago. An almost almond flavour with tart black fruit: sloes, elderberry. Lingers.
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6/25/2014 - derekjohn Likes this wine: 82 Points
Dull garnet red. Peppery rose petal/geranium leaf, beef stock, nose. In the mouth a slightly tinny (metallic) edge with sharp tannins. however it's a lot smoother than it was 2 years ago. An almost almond flavour with tart black fruit: sloes, elderberry. Lingers.
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1/28/2014 - derekjohn Likes this wine: 87 Points
A very pleasant simple CdR at its peak right now.
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