These 2014 blancs have either been oxidized and undrinkable or spectacular, as this one was. Lots of spice and tropical fruits, good acidity and good finish. Caught at the end of its spectacular life!
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with 10 different Rhône white grapes comprising the blend, this wine is a pot pourri of flavors and scents. It shows a pale yellow robe and pronounced legs. Scents of pineapple, orange zest, honey, ginger and an overlay of oxidation, obviously oweing to its 8-year age. i find oxidative wines off-putting and not for apperatif sipping, but with flavorful robust dinner, the wines compliment and enhance with poignant and unusual flavors. i have 5 more, and will be drinking up before the oxidation becomes more prominent in the profile, though i know Rhône whites have a "second life" after 12 years. i would have loved to taste this wine in its pre-pubescent youth!
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Beautiful nose with hints of lemon zest, limonene, white flowers, honey, underripe pineapple, and serrano. Textured with terrific acidity, ample sweetness, and a spicy, mineral finish. I could see holding 1-2 years and drinking over the next several.
A few days later, the wine has tampered some of its heat. This should continue to improve (91+).
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6/23/2023 - thwacker Likes this wine: 93 Points
These 2014 blancs have either been oxidized and undrinkable or spectacular, as this one was. Lots of spice and tropical fruits, good acidity and good finish. Caught at the end of its spectacular life!
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1/20/2023 - thwacker Likes this wine: 92 Points
this wine is over the hill but still showing its stuff. some whites on this vintage have ben too oxidized to gag down, but this one was a winner.
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9/6/2022 - thwacker wrote: flawed
probably good once upon a time but too far gone now pity!
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6/9/2022 - thwacker Likes this wine: 92 Points
with 10 different Rhône white grapes comprising the blend, this wine is a pot pourri of flavors and scents. It shows a pale yellow robe and pronounced legs. Scents of pineapple, orange zest, honey, ginger and an overlay of oxidation, obviously oweing to its 8-year age. i find oxidative wines off-putting and not for apperatif sipping, but with flavorful robust dinner, the wines compliment and enhance with poignant and unusual flavors. i have 5 more, and will be drinking up before the oxidation becomes more prominent in the profile, though i know Rhône whites have a "second life" after 12 years. i would have loved to taste this wine in its pre-pubescent youth!
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6/8/2020 - MarkLA wrote: 91 Points
Beautiful nose with hints of lemon zest, limonene, white flowers, honey, underripe pineapple, and serrano. Textured with terrific acidity, ample sweetness, and a spicy, mineral finish. I could see holding 1-2 years and drinking over the next several.
A few days later, the wine has tampered some of its heat. This should continue to improve (91+).
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