Shadow Chaser

Domaine Durieu

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2015

Shades of brick on the veneer; low variation across. Earthy, peppery, funky, fungus, tobacco leaf, dried cherry, overripe plum, violets, roses, dried bay and grill buildup. Silky palate explodes with rich red cherry and ripe plum. Prunes and fresh, ground black pepper follow while dark tobaccos and myrrh culminate. Rich, powerful, perfumed and incensed. This dungeon shadow hound from the underground begs for chunks of grilled meats!


#cdp #chateauneufdupape #châteauneuf #domainedurieu #2015 #magnum #appellationchâteauneufdupapecontrôlée #misenbouteilleaudomaine #rhone #rhonerouge
— 5 months ago

Tom, Paul and 4 others liked this

Killibinbin

The Shadow Langhorne Creek Shiraz Cabernet 2012

ESF
9.0

Dense dark inky huge extraction - massive wine w/blackberry & dark fruits along w/richer red fruit like raspberry, cherry & ripe currant. Subtle mint & pepper, really takes time to unwind. Flavors vivid Day 2. Soft plush smooth on palate with gobs of ripe fruit & spice. Seamless integrated tannins & lengthy finish. Manipulated style - not for me, but it is hedonistic. — 3 years ago

Bob, Ira and 4 others liked this

Torrin

Shadow Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2014

2014 Vintage. 16.2% Alcohol. 100% Syrah. Iodine and lilac nose. High alcohol hidden by big fruit. — 4 years ago

Shay, David and 5 others liked this

Cape Shadow

Sauvignon Blanc

South African white - packed full of flavour — 3 years ago

Shadow Dance

Chenin Blanc

Wine Advent(ure) #5. Nice example of a dry Chenin Blanc. Flavors of apple and pear. Enjoyed it! — 3 years ago

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2018

One of the few producers that I purchase each and every vintage. I find that Laurence Feraud’s wines are consistently some of the more interesting and enjoyable wines made in all of Chateauneuf du Pape; particularly when value comes into play. This bottle is my first experience with her 2018 vintage and the first bottle of a small tranche that I swooped up upon release. Popped and poured; consumed over 5 hours. The color is deep ruby with a near opaque core; glossy and gorgeous to behold. Medium+ viscosity. On the nose, this is classic Pegaü with loads of dark cherry and bramble fruit, a veritable hillside full of garrigue, lavender, black pepper, and something that reminds me of old books. On that palate, the fruit is equally generous, brambles and cherries, exotic spices, Herbs de Provence and a somewhat sanguine-like character to it. Substantial structure, though it seems to be a notch lower than the previous three vintages at this point in its young life. The tannins are very sneaky. Almost imperceptible for the first hour and yet, by hour four, they were very much making themselves known (in the Medium+ range). Acid is also Medium+ indicating these have an exciting life ahead. The finish lasts for well over a minute. All in all, another lovely Pegaü that will likely live in the shadow of some of the more heralded vintages in the last ten years however, that doesn’t mean this isn’t a stunner. Absolutely lovely stuff and I very much look forward to enjoying these well into the 2030’s. — 4 years ago

Ira, Ely and 16 others liked this

Herman Story

Shadow Canyon Vineyard Syrah - Grenache Blend 2017

2017 Vintage. 15.8% ABV. OMG, what an inky monster with velvet mouthfeel. Iodine, violets and silky long finish. Amazing. Thanks Russell! — 3 years ago

Milissa, Jan and 8 others liked this

Beau Vigne

Barrel Chaser Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Found the 2018 Barrel Chaser for $30 - what a deal. This is a great Cab for the price. — 3 years ago

Paul, Tom and 11 others liked this

McPrice Myers

Shadow Canyon Syrah 2014

2014 Vintage. 15.2% Alcohol. Inky black with smooth mouthfeel and great fruit, just a step behind the Larner. — 4 years ago

Milissa, Jan and 7 others liked this

Shadow Bay

Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Really like this! Trader Joe's. Not sure I can get again though. — 4 years ago