Paul Jaboulet Aine, Parallele 45, Cotes du Rhone, France, 2007
Grapes: Grenache 60%, Syrah 40%
appearance - bright, clear
color - dark purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - charred.
fruit/floral - prunes.
earth/spice - cloves.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - soft.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.
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Mas Donis, Barrica, Montsant, Spain, 2007
Grapes: Grenache 85%, Syrah 15%
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - leather.
fruit/floral - black cherries, cherry cola.
earth/spice - black pepper, cinnamon.
body - full.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - soft.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.
For our Perfect Pairing of Mas Donis Barrica and a Tapinade click here.
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purple
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - round, slight acidity.
oak/toast - leather.
fruit/floral - blackberries, plums.
earth/spice - hay, wet soil.
body - full.
alcohol - 14.8%
tannins - firm.
additional notes - best with food, complex "old world" style palate.
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Grapes: Garnacha
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purplr
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - toast, burnt wood.
fruit/floral - plums, raisins, prunes.
earth/spice - black pepper, damp earth.
body - full.
tannins - moderate.
additional notes - very fruit forward, big dried fruit flavor, rich.
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