Thought it was a good middle of the road wine, flavor and smell were pleasant but nothing to write home about. For the price i think their are better options.
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WSET Level 4 Course - WSET School; 9/6/2014-5/23/2015 (WSET School, Bermondsey): Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Deep ruby colour. It has distinct legs/tears, borderline between ruby and purple Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Pronounced intensity primary aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, damson, secondary aromas of vanilla, cloves, toast and tertiary aromas of prune, fig. Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has High Ripe/Soft tannins and a High Level of alcohol (14.00%). It has Full body and Pronounced intensity primary flavours of black cherry, blackcurrant, damson, secondary flavours of vanilla, cloves, toast and tertiary flavours of fig, prune. The finish is Long. Ripe fruits character, smooth texture. Overall: Lon and intense, lacks a bit of complexity Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing Has structure and concentration to continue to improve and develop further tertiary character.; Premium priced (£21.49)
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9/25/2016 - Albysilk wrote: 82 Points
Thought it was a good middle of the road wine, flavor and smell were pleasant but nothing to write home about. For the price i think their are better options.
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10/5/2015 - JohanEGS Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very NICE!!
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8/7/2015 - PT insurgent wrote:
Pronounced nose, quite aromatic. Notes of baked/dried fruits, blackberry, plum, spice, vanilla, oak. Prune, fig.
Palate is dry, high acid, high tannin med+ body. Notes of orange citrus, black fruits - plum, blackberry. Oak - vanilla, spice. Prune, Fig. Med+ finish
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2/21/2015 - HStaal wrote: 88 Points
WSET Level 4 Course - WSET School; 9/6/2014-5/23/2015 (WSET School, Bermondsey): Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Deep ruby colour. It has distinct legs/tears, borderline between ruby and purple
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Pronounced intensity primary aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, damson, secondary aromas of vanilla, cloves, toast and tertiary aromas of prune, fig.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has High Ripe/Soft tannins and a High Level of alcohol (14.00%). It has Full body and Pronounced intensity primary flavours of black cherry, blackcurrant, damson, secondary flavours of vanilla, cloves, toast and tertiary flavours of fig, prune. The finish is Long. Ripe fruits character, smooth texture.
Overall: Lon and intense, lacks a bit of complexity
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing Has structure and concentration to continue to improve and develop further tertiary character.; Premium priced (£21.49)
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