Bordeaux, France
2012v. Old world red fruit on the nose (cherry, raspberry, cassis, dried strawberry), a little minerality, and cedar and mocha from oak aging. Hits the palette dry and hot from alcohol, and then the fruit follows. A good amount of tannins, but there's enough age on them to make them not too grippy. A lackluster mix of flavors and slight alcohol imbalance but I've had worse Bordeaux for the sale price of $13. Merlot/cab franc/cab sav. 12.5% ABV.
2012v. Old world red fruit on the nose (cherry, raspberry, cassis, dried strawberry), a little minerality, and cedar and mocha from oak aging. Hits the palette dry and hot from alcohol, and then the fruit follows. A good amount of tannins, but there's enough age on them to make them not too grippy. A lackluster mix of flavors and slight alcohol imbalance but I've had worse Bordeaux for the sale price of $13. Merlot/cab franc/cab sav. 12.5% ABV.
1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2017
Drinkable. Wet, with a drying effect in your mouth. Unless you take it back, then on the back of your tongue it remains wet, and somewhat orangey. Has a smokey smell, and reminds me a bit of whiskey.
Drinkable. Wet, with a drying effect in your mouth. Unless you take it back, then on the back of your tongue it remains wet, and somewhat orangey. Has a smokey smell, and reminds me a bit of whiskey.
Jan 1st, 2022
Dark cherry, smooth, some tannin,
at its peak
Dark cherry, smooth, some tannin,
at its peak
Vinyl initial nose. A little bit of gasoline. List not love. $20. Low acid low tannin. Not a great finish.
Vinyl initial nose. A little bit of gasoline. List not love. $20. Low acid low tannin. Not a great finish.
Nov 27th, 2019
Smooth and easy to drink. Very distinct smell of a flower pedal, especially on the cork. Enjoyed with spaghetti marina.
Smooth and easy to drink. Very distinct smell of a flower pedal, especially on the cork. Enjoyed with spaghetti marina.
Aug 14th, 2018
Very good, dry, paired with ribeye, asparagus, and mussels. Great pair. Leads to dessert of ice cream.
Very good, dry, paired with ribeye, asparagus, and mussels. Great pair. Leads to dessert of ice cream.
Apr 11th, 2017
Loved it with pizza. Very smooth with my bestie!!
Loved it with pizza. Very smooth with my bestie!!
Feb 27th, 2017