I agree with previois tasting notes overall, a full bodied "fat" "oily" wine packed with ripe fruits with minimal acidity. Yes, would be a crowd pleaser ... except to a crowd of California Chardonnay drinkers.
May depend somewhat on context, I had this last night with a home made quite spicey Thai style red curry. Was perfect, the sweet (not that sweet but definitely not savory) richness was a perfect foil for the spicey Thai style food.
Certainly more complexity can be had from Viognier but doubtful at this price point.
5/2018 wine has developed a lot of color with age. Is now, and perhaps was, flabby and lacking distinction. Suggest drink now if it still appeals.
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Monthly Tasting Group HWS #116; Rhône; small appellations. (@ My place by WW): In the bouquet yellow tropical fruits, pear, vanilla and good oak. On the palate the oak is evident but beautifully dosed and adds to the complexity. A bit fat in a pleasant way. Mango, bees wax, minerals, good acidity and soft bitterness. Overall a lush wine.
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Chateauneuf-Du-Pape domaine visits: Tasted at the domaine. Aromas of honey, lavender and stone fruit. Full and rich on the palate, adding notes of spice. Silky, with full spice notes on the finish.
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Big and thick. Nose is perfumed enough. Palate is fat, oily with generic citrus, stone fruit, and some tropical notes. Probably a crowd pleaser. Actually quite boring.
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2/4/2018 - JimTaft Likes this wine: 88 Points
I agree with previois tasting notes overall, a full bodied "fat" "oily" wine packed with ripe fruits with minimal acidity. Yes, would be a crowd pleaser ... except to a crowd of California Chardonnay drinkers.
May depend somewhat on context, I had this last night with a home made quite spicey Thai style red curry. Was perfect, the sweet (not that sweet but definitely not savory) richness was a perfect foil for the spicey Thai style food.
Certainly more complexity can be had from Viognier but doubtful at this price point.
5/2018 wine has developed a lot of color with age. Is now, and perhaps was, flabby and lacking distinction. Suggest drink now if it still appeals.
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2/8/2017 - Zweder wrote: 88 Points
Monthly Tasting Group HWS #116; Rhône; small appellations. (@ My place by WW): In the bouquet yellow tropical fruits, pear, vanilla and good oak. On the palate the oak is evident but beautifully dosed and adds to the complexity. A bit fat in a pleasant way. Mango, bees wax, minerals, good acidity and soft bitterness. Overall a lush wine.
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6/18/2016 - stefr Likes this wine: 88 Points
Good viognier, but not very complex. Drink now.
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4/17/2016 - MattMauldin wrote:
Chateauneuf-Du-Pape domaine visits: Tasted at the domaine. Aromas of honey, lavender and stone fruit. Full and rich on the palate, adding notes of spice. Silky, with full spice notes on the finish.
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4/11/2016 - PT insurgent wrote:
Big and thick. Nose is perfumed enough. Palate is fat, oily with generic citrus, stone fruit, and some tropical notes. Probably a crowd pleaser. Actually quite boring.
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