Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Mar 12
Full ruby. Dark berries and cherry compote on the pungent, smoke-accented nose. Rich, palate-coating blackberry and boysenberry flavors show very good depth and become spicier with air. Picks up an exotic floral pastille note on the long, penetrating finish. This wine is slow to unfold and really demands some patience.
Drinking Date:
Rhone Vineyard Valley of Fine Wine

Rhone

The Rhône Valley in southeastern France is famed for its diverse wines. It's divided into Northern Rhône, known for Syrah-based reds and white wines from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne, and Southern Rhône, which features blends like Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Northern Rhône wines, such as Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, are intense and complex, while Southern Rhône's Châteauneuf-du-Pape is known for powerful, spicy reds. Top producers include E. Guigal, Domaine du Pegau, and Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, exemplifying the region's rich winemaking tradition.