Again, pretty straight forward wine here. This was pretty cheap though, so good value.
Again, pretty straight forward wine here. This was pretty cheap though, so good value.
Aug 14th, 2019
Affordable and quaffable, great for group drinking and nice with a chill. Lots of red fruit and tobacco, but lacks depth.
Affordable and quaffable, great for group drinking and nice with a chill. Lots of red fruit and tobacco, but lacks depth.
1 person found it helpfulNov 26th, 2016
... and then you blink and half the bottle's gone. easy on the wallet, easy on the palate.
... and then you blink and half the bottle's gone. easy on the wallet, easy on the palate.
1 person found it helpfulJan 6th, 2014
More fun fruitiness when first opened, turns more earthy and slight bitter after a while. But still enjoyable nonetheless
More fun fruitiness when first opened, turns more earthy and slight bitter after a while. But still enjoyable nonetheless
Dec 30th, 2016
Checking in on an old summertime red standby. This vintage is perhaps the fruitiest in recent years, but not without some forest floor and herbs. Chilled cheap thrills.
Checking in on an old summertime red standby. This vintage is perhaps the fruitiest in recent years, but not without some forest floor and herbs. Chilled cheap thrills.
Jul 16th, 2020
For those who seek a compromise between the sophisticated red Burgundy and yet approachable red Beaujolais, red Cheverny from the Middle Loire is the key. Still, highly undiscovered and accessible, this lower alcohol quality quaff is enjoyed best when chilled lightly. It's a blend of mostly Pinot Noir and some Gamey (small amounts of Côt, or Malbec, may be present).
On the eye, it is exactly what you’d expect: pale ruby. The nose is lightly aromatic with red cherries and wild strawberries with underlying notes of forest floor and violets, and it exudes minerality. On the palate it is light bodied with high vibrant acidity; medium alcohol; red fruit flavours are present and complemented by soft herbal notes. The tannins are firm and provide structure. The finish is clean with a tart savoryness.
Maybe it is the fact that I’m about to finish reading, Adventures on the Wine Route by Kirmet Lynch, but I have really found a new appreciation for lower alochol lighter bodied unassuming red wines. Cheers.
For those who seek a compromise between the sophisticated red Burgundy and yet approachable red Beaujolais, red Cheverny from the Middle Loire is the key. Still, highly undiscovered and accessible, this lower alcohol quality quaff is enjoyed best when chilled lightly. It's a blend of mostly Pinot Noir and some Gamey (small amounts of Côt, or Malbec, may be present).
On the eye, it is exactly what you’d expect: pale ruby. The nose is lightly aromatic with red cherries and wild strawberries with underlying notes of forest floor and violets, and it exudes minerality. On the palate it is light bodied with high vibrant acidity; medium alcohol; red fruit flavours are present and complemented by soft herbal notes. The tannins are firm and provide structure. The finish is clean with a tart savoryness.
Maybe it is the fact that I’m about to finish reading, Adventures on the Wine Route by Kirmet Lynch, but I have really found a new appreciation for lower alochol lighter bodied unassuming red wines. Cheers.
Nov 20th, 2024
Cheverny, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
