Dark cherry in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, plum and anise with a strong peppery component on the palate. Blind I would have said this most resembled a Malbec from the Loire, eg Clos Roche Blanche Cuvee Cot. I could be persuaded of some gamay qualities, but pinot--never. Still, slightly chilled, this was a nice "surprise" summer wine.
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12.5% alcohol. Surprisingly dark color and ripe in profile. Dark black cherry color. Strong bouquet of black cherry, raspberry, and a powerful backbone of minerals and flowers. In the mouth, a bit rustic but concentrated on fruit, with lots of black cherry leading the way. Excellent acidity. Finish if slightly rough, but a very nice wine overall. B/B+
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8/22/2011 - Mistress of Wine wrote:
Dark cherry in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, plum and anise with a strong peppery component on the palate. Blind I would have said this most resembled a Malbec from the Loire, eg Clos Roche Blanche Cuvee Cot. I could be persuaded of some gamay qualities, but pinot--never. Still, slightly chilled, this was a nice "surprise" summer wine.
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1/12/2009 - gutt22 wrote:
12.5% alcohol. Surprisingly dark color and ripe in profile. Dark black cherry color. Strong bouquet of black cherry, raspberry, and a powerful backbone of minerals and flowers. In the mouth, a bit rustic but concentrated on fruit, with lots of black cherry leading the way. Excellent acidity. Finish if slightly rough, but a very nice wine overall. B/B+
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6/17/2008 - Maverick wrote: 87 Points
black cherry and earthy straw on nose. SImple and straight forward with cherry notes.
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5/8/2008 - Maverick wrote: 85 Points
Good value. Nice fruit but dark and compressed with some tannin. Some earth and roundness. Nice.
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11/4/2007 - Maverick wrote: 88 Points
Nice, fruit
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