Dark ruby. Compelling aromas of lavender, earth and plum. Chewy texture with a spicy kick. This is thick and juicy. Clearly warm climate wine, leading to a somewhat hot finish. Interestingly, the bottle lists 14.5% but it tastes like more. There’s also an 800 number to hear more about the wine! 888-ole-vino (653-8466). Made [...]
Archive for September, 2011
2006 chateau destieux
Interesting whats happening in Bordeaux the past decade. At the high end, prices have climbed into the stratosphere with mediocre vintages of Lafite approaching $1000 per bottle. At the less pricey end quality has improved dramatically yet prices have mostly stayed the same or gone down. Case in point. I paid $25 from a zachys [...]
1998 Beaucastel Chateanauf-du-Pape
Drinking great right now. Earthy tar aromas. Figs and fresh ground pepper. Slick cherry palate. Perfect balance. Delicate but really hangs on the palate. Josh likes it so much he bid on a bottle just now. Thanks josh! Grade a