Clos du Roi Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Dark forest floor earthiness with a smooth finish.

Plummy initially with black pepper in tow, beets and molasses, mint, thyme, and cinnamon wrapped in a green veil. Blackberry, black plum, and graphite wrapped in peppery smoke. Again, tight and green with Bing cherry and weathered iron, culminating in a chocolaty, coppery amalgam. Not a complete picture at this point, but absolutely pregnant with potential!

At Aureole in Mandalay Bay. A wonderful wine with a little age on it. Goes great with lobster. A very full flavored wine

Pine strawberry cherry olive garrigue. Very nice nose. The palate is wide and long. Cherry all along an acid backbone with soft touches and a bit of warmth. Some harsh tannins to spice things up and a long fruity finish. It could have aged some more. Much more

Gorgeous dark berry, enveloping smooth texture and hint of red rose.

Fruit forward with brewed black tea, some anise, and some white pepper.

A bit too young

Not so good

A's wine. One week to the wedding!

Cherry on the nose, taste of pepper and chocolate