2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tasting at Winetasters of Toronto Club (North York Memorial Hall): It was blind-tasted as a mystery wine of unknown origin and vintage, after tasting the eight Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. 2007 Kaesler Avignon was clear and deep purple in colour. On the nose, it showed bacon fat, black pepper and a touch of animal sweat, beneath which was subtle blackberries. The possible brettanomyces and oak artifacts were quite off-putting, compared to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines just tasted. On the palate, it was full-bodied, very spicy with medium level of grippy youthful tannin and a medium finish. I was guessing a youthful Shiraz from New World, with an incline towards South Africa. It turned out that it was a blend of 46% Grenache, 39% Shiraz and 16% Mourvedre from Barossa Valley, Australia, and the vintage 2007 was the same as the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines! Screw cap closure well-preserved the youthfulness of the wine.
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10/23/2019 - apple1813 Likes this wine: 89 Points
2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tasting at Winetasters of Toronto Club (North York Memorial Hall): It was blind-tasted as a mystery wine of unknown origin and vintage, after tasting the eight Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines.
2007 Kaesler Avignon was clear and deep purple in colour. On the nose, it showed bacon fat, black pepper and a touch of animal sweat, beneath which was subtle blackberries. The possible brettanomyces and oak artifacts were quite off-putting, compared to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines just tasted. On the palate, it was full-bodied, very spicy with medium level of grippy youthful tannin and a medium finish. I was guessing a youthful Shiraz from New World, with an incline towards South Africa. It turned out that it was a blend of 46% Grenache, 39% Shiraz and 16% Mourvedre from Barossa Valley, Australia, and the vintage 2007 was the same as the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines! Screw cap closure well-preserved the youthfulness of the wine.
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5/4/2010 - Pokkstar wrote: 85 Points
Good example of new world GSM. Good nose and well balanced fruit.
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4/1/2010 - Mr Ego wrote:
jammy and spice, deep flavours with a long finish
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