Black current, black cherry, plum, leather, gingerbread. Shoe polish @Matt Wilson definitely there now. Even more interesting on the palate. It's dry but kind of like somebody sprinkled it with sugar, just enough to draw out the fruitiness. The tannins are high and so is the acidity and the finish takes it's time. This wine knows what's it got and is flaunting the shit out of it.
Black current, black cherry, plum, leather, gingerbread. Shoe polish @Matt Wilson definitely there now. Even more interesting on the palate. It's dry but kind of like somebody sprinkled it with sugar, just enough to draw out the fruitiness. The tannins are high and so is the acidity and the finish takes it's time. This wine knows what's it got and is flaunting the shit out of it.
2 people found it helpfulDec 31st, 2014
Stunning. Punching well above its weight. Step right up, take a swirl, find a new aroma. Blackberries, cherries, plums and currants. Oregano, leather, shoe polish and cinnamon. Acidity? Check!, Tannin? Check! A baby at 4 years. Going to get another bottle or 2.. I'll see you guys in 10 to 15 years.... wow
Stunning. Punching well above its weight. Step right up, take a swirl, find a new aroma. Blackberries, cherries, plums and currants. Oregano, leather, shoe polish and cinnamon. Acidity? Check!, Tannin? Check! A baby at 4 years. Going to get another bottle or 2.. I'll see you guys in 10 to 15 years.... wow
1 person found it helpfulDec 27th, 2014
cassis, black cherry & plum ~ herbs, tobacco, leather & a touch of baking spices ~ simultaneously is soft from tannins yet has acidity with salinity ~ you want to take your time enjoying this one!
cassis, black cherry & plum ~ herbs, tobacco, leather & a touch of baking spices ~ simultaneously is soft from tannins yet has acidity with salinity ~ you want to take your time enjoying this one!
Feb 5th, 2017wonderful perfume, but slightly confectionery ~ unique expression of the varietals
wonderful perfume, but slightly confectionery ~ unique expression of the varietals
Jan 11th, 2015
2010
Aug 7th, 2014
'10. Maldafrica was inspired by an early '80s visit by COS cofounder to Haut-Brion. A truly different 50-50 Cab-Merlot with the house style that crosses elegance with a good kind of rusticity. Giusto Occhipinti (above) was also a phenomenal host and the best kind of Bon Vivant. Seek him out, as the COS story is as inspirational as this very, very yummy and distinctive wine. Like Gulfi, making Sicily among the hotbeds of cool new wines in Europe. COS winemaker's tasting @noragrey. Kudos to Theo and Oenopole!
'10. Maldafrica was inspired by an early '80s visit by COS cofounder to Haut-Brion. A truly different 50-50 Cab-Merlot with the house style that crosses elegance with a good kind of rusticity. Giusto Occhipinti (above) was also a phenomenal host and the best kind of Bon Vivant. Seek him out, as the COS story is as inspirational as this very, very yummy and distinctive wine. Like Gulfi, making Sicily among the hotbeds of cool new wines in Europe. COS winemaker's tasting @noragrey. Kudos to Theo and Oenopole!
Apr 17th, 2015
Corked :-(
Jan 29th, 2021
Mike had this 10 years ago
Mike had this 10 years ago
Oct 13th, 2014
Paul had this 10 years ago
Paul had this 10 years ago
Dec 20th, 2013
Nico had this 10 years ago
Nico had this 10 years ago
Nov 18th, 2013
Sicily, Italy
