On to the 2012 Pontet-Canet from Paulliac paired with grilled lamb chops and made from scratch boulonese sauce. Fantastic. The wine expressed it selves very well after a good hour and half of decanting at about 60 F. The earthy umami flavors of the food propelled the wine above its weight. But the absolute best ever tasting quartered, seasoned potato wedges/fries from our guests brought the wine into outer orbit. The duck fat tasting fries revealed herbaceous floral notes on the mid palet and created a soothing long finish. With smooth fine grained tannins. — 4 years ago
Fragrant plums with a hint of sherry and oak. The sherry continues on the palet and then moves to limestone. Slightly bold and yet smooth on the finish. Garnet in color with some purple hues. A compliment to Asiago cheese, Italian pepperoni, Sicilian green olives and Italian sweet pickles… — 4 years ago
Before we take a sip, we must embrace this bouquet! The bouquet was amazing. Full of blackberries, cedar and oak. On the palet, this full bodied wine is on the dryer side but paired well with a Tuscan pizza! I guess it comes down to what you eat it with?! The Italians are the wine experts but the Portuguese do a great job! — 3 years ago
A bouquet full of ripe raspberries and summer blackberries followed by notes of black pepper. Smooth on the palet, balanced acidity and a velvety finish. A must have on a day you want to treat and pamper yourself!! — 4 years ago
An excellent wine, dark ruby coloring, with blackberry nose and a peppery taste on the palet. Its a heavy wine so food pairing required. A steak would be excellent. — 4 years ago
Glenn Fiddich
Nice sippy sours with well balanced fine after taste. Had it with Spaghetti Puttanesca. Came in very nice in my taste palet. — 2 months ago