I’m not an expert on Banyuls and most examples I’ve had to date have been similar to a ruby port. This one wasn’t. Dark jammy blackberry and fresh blueberries. What struck me was the freshness of the ripe fruit aromas. Good middle and long finish. What all strikes me about this wine is that it doesn’t feel fortified; it actually tastes more like a wine. Whereas other Banyuls are best paired with chocolate (where strong alcohol helps) this one just does better on its own. Then again, when it comes to rich chocolate, I often reach for cognac instead. Tasted at Vino’s in Honolulu.
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fig, date, dark earth, and cinnamon spice; worked with the chocolate bars and biscotti. Better after a week in the fridge. Not my fave, but interesting.
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3/4/2020 - SeattleKen Likes this wine:
I’m not an expert on Banyuls and most examples I’ve had to date have been similar to a ruby port. This one wasn’t. Dark jammy blackberry and fresh blueberries. What struck me was the freshness of the ripe fruit aromas. Good middle and long finish. What all strikes me about this wine is that it doesn’t feel fortified; it actually tastes more like a wine. Whereas other Banyuls are best paired with chocolate (where strong alcohol helps) this one just does better on its own. Then again, when it comes to rich chocolate, I often reach for cognac instead. Tasted at Vino’s in Honolulu.
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7/6/2019 - wabi47 wrote:
fig, date, dark earth, and cinnamon spice; worked with the chocolate bars and biscotti. Better after a week in the fridge. Not my fave, but interesting.
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12/8/2018 - gkpaoli Likes this wine:
Nice dessert wine, purchased a few bottles to pair with dessert on Christmas Eve
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