Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Mar 12
Deep ruby. Seductive aromas of dark berry preserves, cola and violet, with a touch of oak spice coming up with aeration. Bright, sweet and expansive on the palate, offering intense blackberry and bitter cherry flavors lifted by a floral pastille nuance. Fine-grained tannins add shape to the very long, spicy, smoke-accented finish.
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.