Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Mar 14
Opaque ruby. Ripe dark berries, licorice, incense and woodsmoke on the spice-accented nose. Lush and expansive, offering sweet blackcurrant and cherry-cola flavors and a touch of vanilla that gains strength with air. Velvety tannins give shape to the finish, which clings with impressive intensity and lingering spiciness.
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Cornas Vineyard Fine Wine

Cornas

Cornas, a prestigious Northern Rhône appellation, is famous for bold, robust Syrah wines. Grown on steep, sun-drenched slopes, these wines are known for their intensity and depth, featuring flavours of dark berries, black pepper, smoked meat, and earthy notes, with strong tannins and excellent ageing potential. Cornas focuses exclusively on 100% Syrah, with granite soils adding to its complexity. Top producers include Domaine Auguste Clape, Thierry Allemand, and Domaine Alain Voge, all celebrated for expressing Cornas's unique terroir.