Reserve des Oliviers
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
2012v. Red cherry, raspberries, and blackberries on the nose with a little fruity black olive and garrigue. Medium body on the palette, slightly grippy, with a dry finish. Fairly easy drinking CDP. Paired with an herb and fennel seasoned pork roast. Merry Christmas! 15% ABV.
2012v. Red cherry, raspberries, and blackberries on the nose with a little fruity black olive and garrigue. Medium body on the palette, slightly grippy, with a dry finish. Fairly easy drinking CDP. Paired with an herb and fennel seasoned pork roast. Merry Christmas! 15% ABV.
Dec 25th, 2016
This girl put out some black berries, cassis, wild roses, lavender, anise, black pepper corns, pencil lead, campfire, sweet pipe tobacco, clove, and black dirt on the nose. I decanted her for about two hours before taking the first sip. It was like mom waking up a pissed off teen for work. But, it started to wake up and put its business socks on. Tannins were grippy and the acidity was edgy. Definitely firm for about an hour after decanting, but eventually it showed some finesse. Great buy for $21.99. This wine is in for the long haul tonight! Cheers!
This girl put out some black berries, cassis, wild roses, lavender, anise, black pepper corns, pencil lead, campfire, sweet pipe tobacco, clove, and black dirt on the nose. I decanted her for about two hours before taking the first sip. It was like mom waking up a pissed off teen for work. But, it started to wake up and put its business socks on. Tannins were grippy and the acidity was edgy. Definitely firm for about an hour after decanting, but eventually it showed some finesse. Great buy for $21.99. This wine is in for the long haul tonight! Cheers!
Aug 21st, 2016
Very hot at 15%! Decant for several hours. Rebottled. Opened up nicely over night. Fairly long finish. Not bad for budget CDP
Very hot at 15%! Decant for several hours. Rebottled. Opened up nicely over night. Fairly long finish. Not bad for budget CDP
May 3rd, 2016
The 2012 was everything I love about CDP. The vegetal aromas, dark fruiilt, decent tannins nice bright acidity. All for $21!
The 2012 was everything I love about CDP. The vegetal aromas, dark fruiilt, decent tannins nice bright acidity. All for $21!
Apr 22nd, 2016
So smooth enjoyed with chocolate peanut butter icecream.
So smooth enjoyed with chocolate peanut butter icecream.
Apr 6th, 2015Loving this smooth velvety red wine.
Loving this smooth velvety red wine.
Apr 6th, 2015
I London Cote Brasserie. Kändes lite ung, öppnades efter en stund.
I London Cote Brasserie. Kändes lite ung, öppnades efter en stund.
Mar 14th, 2015