Mas des Restanques
Vacqueyras Grenache Syrah
Vacqueyras, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Blackberries, mulling spices, cloves.
Jammy, star anise. Palate has definitely grown up since the last time I had this. And while it is tasty maybe it isn’t as affecting as prior tastings.
Also probably needs some time in the decanter to soften up a bit.
Blackberries, mulling spices, cloves.
Jammy, star anise. Palate has definitely grown up since the last time I had this. And while it is tasty maybe it isn’t as affecting as prior tastings.
Also probably needs some time in the decanter to soften up a bit.
Reading Cork Dork. So far, it’s captivating.
Rich, dense, perfume of leather, pumpkins, and cinnamon.
Sweet licorice and blackberry compote right at the forefront. Followed by a juicy berry mid palate and a kick of garam masala and red pepper flake spice right as you’re setting the glass down.
A medium to high acidity, a bit much for this composite of flavor profile, but it still works — probably needs a bit of age. Pretty solid overall.
Reading Cork Dork. So far, it’s captivating.
Rich, dense, perfume of leather, pumpkins, and cinnamon.
Sweet licorice and blackberry compote right at the forefront. Followed by a juicy berry mid palate and a kick of garam masala and red pepper flake spice right as you’re setting the glass down.
A medium to high acidity, a bit much for this composite of flavor profile, but it still works — probably needs a bit of age. Pretty solid overall.
Savory, earthly, grilled meat, long finish
Savory, earthly, grilled meat, long finish
Mar 5th, 2016