Appearance: clear, medium ruby with a purple rim. Clear legs evident Nose: clean medium intensity aromas of red fruits(plum, cherry), some oak, spicy notes, developing Palate: dry, medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body, medium level of alcohol (13.0%), medium intensity of flavour - red fruit(plum,cherry), oak, spicy notes, medium length finish Overall: OK balance, OK length, some intensity, some complexity Conclusion: ACCEPTABLE; drink now – not suitable for further ageing. MID price (£6.99).
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3/19/2014 - HStaal wrote: 84 Points
WSET Level 3 Course - Berry Brothers & Rudd; 1/25/2014-3/22/2014 (Berry Brothers & Rudd - Basingstoke): Tasted Single Blind - under WSET 3 exam conditions (for practice). Presented with choice of 3 possible generic identities for the sample.
Appearance: clear, medium ruby with a purple rim. Clear legs evident
Nose: clean medium intensity aromas of red fruits(plum, cherry), some oak, spicy notes, developing
Palate: dry, medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body, medium level of alcohol (13.0%), medium intensity of flavour - red fruit(plum,cherry), oak, spicy notes, medium length finish
Overall: OK balance, OK length, some intensity, some complexity
Conclusion: ACCEPTABLE; drink now – not suitable for further ageing. MID price (£6.99).
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