Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Joe Czerwinski - 19 Dec 19
Crème de cassis and blackberry aromas sufficient to fill the room emerge on the nose of Sorrel's 2017 Hermitage Le Greal. Full-bodied, rich, and supple, this is a lush, creamy wine that shows incredible intensity of flavor without excess weight. Underneath all of that plush fruit is a stony core of structure and myriad spicy complexities that should sustain it for decades to come.
Drinking Date: 2021 - 2040
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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Apr 20
Inky ruby. Intensely perfumed aromas of black and blue fruit liqueur, exotic spices, olive and potpourri are energized by a smoky mineral nuance. Juicy and expansive in the mouth, displaying impressively concentrated boysenberry and cherry preserve flavors complemented by suggestions of candied violet, licorice and bitter chocolate. The floral and mineral notes come back strong on a strikingly long, penetrating finish that features building tannins and a sweet touch of cola.
Drinking Date: 2028 - 2038
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Jancis Robinson Richard Hemming - 05 Nov 18
92% Syrah, 8% Marsanne. Cask sample. Gorgeous fragrance – violet, chocolate, black cherry. Long, toasty and meaty aftertaste on the finish. Fine-grained tannin with excellent persistence of fruit, as well as vivid and delicious fragrance. The full package! (RH)
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2042
Hermitage Fine Wine

Hermitage

Hermitage, a prestigious Northern Rhône appellation, is famed for its exceptional red and white wines. The reds, made primarily from Syrah, are known for their intense flavours of dark berries, black olives, spices, and smoky, meaty notes, with structured tannins and long finishes. The whites, mainly from Marsanne and Roussanne, offer richness with balanced acidity and flavours of honey, stone fruits, and nuts. Top producers like Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, E. Guigal, and Domaine Delas Frères are celebrated for showcasing Hermitage's unique terroir and quality.