2013 Red / superbly harmonic as always — 11 years ago
Dark, half opaque ruby. Funky aromas come to the nose right away, in harmonic array between white truffles, mushrooms, a bit of cow manure, and red and dark cherry aromas. Wonderful presentation upon entrance in the palate, showing delicious cherry juice flavors that evolve onto darker fruits such as black currant and dates, but also a bit of vegetable V-8 juice, celery, and tomato juice as it evolves in your mouth towards a desirable lingering finish. What a pleasant surprise this wine is, made out of one of my favorite varietals, from Dan, Israel, for $10 ten US dollars?? This is really pretty good. The finish lingers with pretty savory flavors and V-8 juice. Even some coppery, bit of bloody mary flavors. Can't wait to try this with prime rib or beef bourgognon. 89+ pts. — 12 years ago
This is just an outstanding wine! Exciting, exuberant and reflecting so much the unique soul carried by Herdade do Rocim! This 2011 is a pure national Hampton... Not being a fan of Touriga Nacional, I must admit this harmonic baco is on the rise! A must — 10 years ago
Opened in the afternoon. Keeping it refrigerated in the bottle, it was great at night. Interesting Sangiovese nose with forrest floor and red berries. On day 2, it had already developed some alcohol burn and something steely on the tongue, not that harmonic anymore. — 11 years ago
fine bubbles, harmonic, well balanced, grapefrut, citrus, raspberry, morello, dried fruit, almonds and tasted bread. #brunopaillard — 11 years ago
i'm most certainly not here to advise winemakers or bring their style up to speed.
but i can say imho overseas, especially many australian and californian winemakers produce much more elegant and harmonic liquids these days than let's say 10 years earlier, to leave supermarkt items out in the cold.
this specific wine is an example of barossa terroir, of syrah AND of ripe but cool fruit (predominantly cassis) - not jammy at all. full of spices but not too loud, herbs, fascinating mouthfeel.
well done! — 10 years ago
Beautiful old cherry color, quite burgundian with medium density. Same old red cherry aroma, neatly adorned with sandalwood and a bit of shoe polish. Enters decisively in the palate. This is a serious Pinot Noir, showing both new world and old world traits. The cherry flavor acidity is incredibly sensational and mouth watering. This wines explodes after the third quarter, giving rainbow skittles and red licorice flavors. Quite fruitbomby, but always sustained by its firm and long structure of delicious tannins. Finishes very long and tasteful. Quite harmonic. 94 pts. — 12 years ago
Justin Carp
For tonight's grain de raisin, I chose a nifty label in my girlfriends liquor cabinet while she was getting her hair did. Very light red blend with strong blackberry or boysenberry flavors and tobacco finish. Tannins are pungent though harmonic with the grape's personality. I may use this as deodorant in the morning. — 10 years ago