BlackStock, Reserve Merlot, Georgia, US, 2006
Grapes: Merlot
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - smoke.
fruit/floral - plums.
earth/spice - black pepper.
body - medium.
alcohol - 13.5%.
tannins - moderate.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.
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BlackStock, Sangiovese Rose, Georgia, US, 2008
Grapes: Sangiovese
appearance - bright, clear
color - pink
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - off-dry.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - butterscotch.
fruit/floral - strawberries.
earth/spice - mint.
body - medium.
alcohol - 12.5%.
tannins - .
serving notes - serve chilled but not cold.
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Grapes: Touriga
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium purple
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - toast.
fruit/floral - black cherries.
earth/spice - moss.
body - medium.
alcohol - 13.6%.
tannins - soft.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.
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Grapes: Viognier
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight hint of sweetness.
acidity - round, slight hint of acidity.
oak/toast - burnt wood.
fruit/floral - honeysuckle, apricot, tangerine.
earth/spice - straw, hay.
body - medium.
additional notes - beautiful texture, wonderfully balanced and complex.
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