On the nose, there's maple syrup and brown sugar, with an autumn woodsy spice. There's also a bit of barnyard or poo, or perhaps sulfur, but it's barely noticeable. The overall effect is of dusty roses and woodspice. It's a pert, medium red in the glass and slightly watery at the rim; it looks perfectly matched to steak and potatoes.
In the mouth, the wine is weightier than you might expect, with rich, smooth tannins contributing to a smoky, chocolate, mulberry palate. The finish is graceful and finishes the line beautifully. Delicious and incredibly good value to boot.
McGuigan Family [presumably exclusively at fresh&easy in the USA]
In the mouth, the wine is weightier than you might expect, with rich, smooth tannins contributing to a smoky, chocolate, mulberry palate. The finish is graceful and finishes the line beautifully. Delicious and incredibly good value to boot.
McGuigan Family [presumably exclusively at fresh&easy in the USA]
Price: US $6.99
Closure: Stelvin
Date tasted: December 2007
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