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Barossa Valley Alicante Bouchet
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
A rare Canadian siting of this gem. Deep colour is matched by intensity, while still refreshing and not overblown. Probably the closest comparison I can think of is a Bordeaux clairet.
A rare Canadian siting of this gem. Deep colour is matched by intensity, while still refreshing and not overblown. Probably the closest comparison I can think of is a Bordeaux clairet.
Oct 12th, 2017
This Alicante Bouschet grape comes from Languedoc, France. I believe it is the only grape to contain red juice inside. As most you may already know, red grapes have white juice inside and need skin contact during fermentation to draw out the wines red color. On the nose, light red fruits, roses, and not quite the Gamay bubble gum quality but it's close. The palate shows; bright raspberries, strawberries, cherries, bubble gum, soft, powdery chalkiness, high acidity but not overpowering, red roses and red florals for days. It's; bright, fresh, semisweet and delicious.
This Alicante Bouschet grape comes from Languedoc, France. I believe it is the only grape to contain red juice inside. As most you may already know, red grapes have white juice inside and need skin contact during fermentation to draw out the wines red color. On the nose, light red fruits, roses, and not quite the Gamay bubble gum quality but it's close. The palate shows; bright raspberries, strawberries, cherries, bubble gum, soft, powdery chalkiness, high acidity but not overpowering, red roses and red florals for days. It's; bright, fresh, semisweet and delicious.
Apr 17th, 2017
Red skin and for once red flesh too. Of about 10 red grapes in the world. I get tomatoes.... in a good way. SA centric but WA does it too, Forester and Nat Vint.
Red skin and for once red flesh too. Of about 10 red grapes in the world. I get tomatoes.... in a good way. SA centric but WA does it too, Forester and Nat Vint.
Jun 9th, 2016One of the best bottles of Rosé that is made in SA. Poached fruits on the nose and a sweet but at the same time dry, amazing palate.
One of the best bottles of Rosé that is made in SA. Poached fruits on the nose and a sweet but at the same time dry, amazing palate.
May 23rd, 2015Goes great with spicy chicken burgers! Bramble berry with some RS. Drink with anything that you will also pair a Riesling with. Summer juice.
Goes great with spicy chicken burgers! Bramble berry with some RS. Drink with anything that you will also pair a Riesling with. Summer juice.
Jun 25th, 2020Perfect all season wine .
I love a good Rose or Cab Sav & this is a perfect middle for me.
Perfect all season wine .
I love a good Rose or Cab Sav & this is a perfect middle for me.
Noosa Beach House - Deep red color, floral nose and lots of cherries with some savoury notes.
Noosa Beach House - Deep red color, floral nose and lots of cherries with some savoury notes.
Mar 27th, 2018Too easy to drink! Very light red, slight sweet finish, light cherries and floral bouquet
Too easy to drink! Very light red, slight sweet finish, light cherries and floral bouquet
Feb 15th, 2018
My fav rose. I think most red drinkers would find this one pleasant. Dry, crisp, delicious. Do yourself a favour and try it before the summer sun is gone!
My fav rose. I think most red drinkers would find this one pleasant. Dry, crisp, delicious. Do yourself a favour and try it before the summer sun is gone!
Sep 3rd, 2017