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TanninsHydrolyzable TanninsProanthocyanidinsAstringents
AcidityPalateFlavorsSmooth tanninsSpiceJuicyAromas of ripeSilkySupplePlumsOverwhelming tannins that giveMedium-bodiedNosePlumFruitsRaspberryFlavoursEarthyCreamyHigh tanninsFine tanninsLight tanninsVelvety tanninsIntenseFinishVanillaToasty2021BeautifullyWineSoftFirmAromaticPlushLiquoriceNotes of ripeUndertonesConcentrationLongDeliciousMerlotRichFull
Acidity19
  • Very fine grain tannins and upbeat acidity compliment the fruit core. (princeofpinot.com)
  • Luscious and sappy, but suave and sleek, with mildly firm tannins and vital acidity, finishing with a charge of sweet blackberry fruit. (princeofpinot.com)
  • It expands into a far more structured and complex wine, with pleasant leafy herb and espresso notes, chewy tannins and mouthwatering acidity. (klwines.com)
  • dry, medium-bodied, cherry, plum and vanilla oak flavours with ripe tannins and lively acidity. (tonyaspler.com)
  • Low to moderate acidity and tannins. (cellartracker.com)
  • The medium-bodied palate already feels complete, offering a balance of grainy tannins, mouthwatering acidity and generous, perfumed fruit. (klwines.com)
  • It has a support of grainy tannins and mouthwatering acidity and a fantastically detailed, energetic finish. (klwines.com)
  • The medium-bodied palate is bursting with layers of ripe fruit and spice, structured with powdery tannins and vibrant acidity. (klwines.com)
  • Suave, polished and creamy on the palate, with a coffeeish depth, and very nicely creamy tannins and acidity. (wine-pages.com)
  • The palate is super plush and sweet, flooded with black fruit, but the edge of acidity and the grain of the tannins roughens things up very nicely, giving this savouriness and not just 'fruit bomb' style. (wine-pages.com)
  • A delightful raciness of the red fruit skin acidity against dry, chocolate tannins, and the sweet fruit persisting. (wine-pages.com)
  • with rich, rounded fruit on the palate, full and quite ripe as you would expect from the vintage, but with good balancing acidity. (decanter.com)
  • medium-bodied, dry, firmly structured, plum and cherry flavours with lively acidity and ripe tannins. (tonyaspler.com)
  • Lovely developed (medium) tannins and superbly integrated acidity. (nataliemaclean.com)
  • Very elegant with plenty of fine tannins that are married to lively acidity and pronounced minerality at the long, focused finish. (louislatour.com)
  • On the palate it shows bright acidity, sweet tannins with balanced integration of oak. (thewinebuyer.com)
  • It also has juicy fruit, rich tannins and plenty of crisp acidity, with a touch of spice from wood aging. (shoppersvineyard.com)
  • Acidity is mild, tannins are mild to medium. (wineweekly.com)
  • Similar flavors flood the palate, finishing with a good balance of tangy acidity and mild tannins. (wineweekly.com)
Palate19
  • The palate it plush and velvety, with lots of red and glossy black fruit intermingling, and a spicy finish with enough grippy tannin. (wine-pages.com)
  • On the palate, firm tannins. (intowine.com)
  • On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and still rock solid at the core, with glorious transparency, melting tannins, laser-like focus and brilliant soil drive on the very, very long and tangy finish. (sokolin.com)
  • The palate is rich and elegant, revealing moderate tannins and crunchy extract, which imparts length and balance. (adnams.co.uk)
  • Ripe berry aromas and juicy concentrated fruit forward, smoke and allspice flavours on the palate. (nataliemaclean.com)
  • Cool and earthy on the palate, with a medium body and an attractive tannin grip without being too firm. (louislatour.com)
  • Seamless and charming, the 2021 Volnay 1er Cru En Chevret reveals aromas of raspberries, vine smoke, spices and petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and enveloping palate. (louislatour.com)
  • On the palate, this full-bodied wine offers ample weight and richness, before a wealth of dry tannins feature on the finish. (winebid.com)
  • Easy-going palate with mouth-filling fruit, elegant tannins and velvety mouthfeel. (cambridgewine.com)
  • Full bodied with balanced tannins through the mid-palate. (cambridgewine.com)
  • Velvety, smooth and balanced palate with sweet tannins. (cambridgewine.com)
  • Long and creamy on the palate, with fine, chalky tannins. (thewinebuyer.com)
  • Pleasantly ripe and juicy on the palate. (thewinebuyer.com)
  • The palate is full of flavors, with cheerful tannins and tasty aftertaste. (westchesterwine.com)
  • Light-bodied and refined, the palate balances subtle tannins with vibrant. (westchesterwine.com)
  • Palate-staining flavours of ripe cherry, black currant and fruitcake are supported and sharpened by an undercurrent of smoky minerality. (bbr.com)
  • The palate has a smooth, succulent, and elegantly juicy shape and such fine, taut, layered tannins that carry so long and pure. (bbr.com)
  • The palate combines warm, juicy red fruit flavours with savoury, lightly smoky characters, a hint of bitter chocolate and nip of tannin on the finish. (martinez.co.uk)
  • Surrounded by a refined structure of the finest French oak, this Cabernet Sauvignon drinks well now and boasts the refined tannins that give it strong promise for years to come.91 Points, Wine Spectator:"Young and understated, with spicy red currant, fresh earth, herb, cedar, tobacco and anise scents that fan out on the palate, ending with dry, chewy tannins. (winegeographic.com)
Flavors11
  • Trends toward very ripe, even slightly roasted fruit flavors. (princeofpinot.com)
  • When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the flavors of sweet, very ripe black cherry and tobacco stood out. (princeofpinot.com)
  • 92 points Wine Enthusiast: 'This medium-bodied dazzler is packing some brawny tannins to back rich flavors of red raspberries, bittersweet dark chocolate. (klwines.com)
  • Flavors of dark fruits yield to mushrooms and cocoa on a sweet-ripe finish with soft tannins. (dictionary.com)
  • It is fruity although there is also a bitter edge to the ripe cherry flavors. (wineenthusiast.com)
  • This perfumed wine features ripe tannins and strawberry flavors. (louislatour.com)
  • The resulting wine is ripe with blackberry fruit flavors, hints of spice, and tannins. (bostonmagazine.com)
  • Lush dark berry and plum flavors combined with full tannins lead to a lasting finish. (arlingtonwine.net)
  • Thick, very ripe and sweet, with some exotic oak notes (Colgin uses Damy and François Frères barrels plus a bit of Hermitage) currently dominating the wine's fruit and spice flavors. (sokolin.com)
  • Jammy with raspberry, milk chocolate and mocha flavors, soft tannins and a supple mouth feel. (newportpontoons.com)
  • A meticulous blend of ripe black cherry fruit, blackberry and cassis flavors. (winegeographic.com)
Smooth tannins2
Spice3
  • Exotic, lovely nose with aromas of very ripe black fruits, raisin, and black currant with notes of maple syrup, spice, vanilla and violet. (princeofpinot.com)
  • Ripe and somewhat restrained aromas of red and dark raspberry are laced with more subtle hints of earth and spice. (louislatour.com)
  • Ripe fruit without being jammy, there is a lots of black cherry and plum aroma with a touch of spice. (cambridgewine.com)
Juicy2
  • Full body, round tannins and a juicy, fruity finish. (winebid.com)
  • This Barbera is loaded with aromas of ripe plums, juicy cherries, violets and a touch of white pepper. (thewinebuyer.com)
Aromas of ripe4
  • Intense aromas of ripe red fruit, cassis and a hint of pepper. (cambridgewine.com)
  • It displays aromas of ripe fruit, sweet spices, creamy oak - an expressive wine. (winelegend.com)
  • A deeply coloured, full-flavoured, spicy red with aromas of ripe plum and black cherry. (martinez.co.uk)
  • Aromas of ripe pears and peaches waft up from the glass. (coloradowinepress.com)
Silky4
Supple4
  • Bursting with notes of earthy cherries, flowers and spices, the 2019 Volnay 1er Cru En Chevret is medium-bodied, supple and charming, with an enveloping core of fruit and a long, lively finish. (louislatour.com)
  • Velvety, supple and ripe, with a delicious finish. (thewinebuyer.com)
  • Full bodied with supple tannins. (intowine.com)
  • It puts on weight with air and finishes appealingly sweet and extremely long, displaying resonating cherry, floral notes, and supple, slow-building tannins. (bbr.com)
Plums3
  • Ripe black plums, black cherries, mint chocolate and olives on the nose. (thewinebuyer.com)
  • Ripe plums, mulberries, nutmeg and praline on the nose. (thewinebuyer.com)
  • Polished nose of cedar, cloves and ripe black plums. (liquorama.net)
Overwhelming tannins that give1
  • The Butcher's Daughter Reserve is medium-bodied with notable but not overwhelming tannins that give it the structure to, not surprisingly, pair well with steak, brisket and other such fare. (shoppersvineyard.com)
Medium-bodied6
Nose4
  • January 31, 2013 - Very ripe nose of red/dark fruits. (cellartracker.com)
  • A ripe, pretty and well-layered nose displays a relatively elegant array of both red and dark cherry, raspberry, violet and a whisper of earth. (louislatour.com)
  • Wine of Argentina.Deep purple in colour with ripe black fruits on the nose. (waitrose.com)
  • A vinous nose with very ripe red berry and prune notes. (shoppersvineyard.com)
Plum1
Fruits5
  • The 2017 shows, ripe blue and black fruits such as black cherry and boysenberry along with touches of pipe tobacco and clove. (winereviewonline.com)
  • Beefy with wild berry fruits, great tannins and lots of blueberry. (cambridgewine.com)
  • Red-cherry fruits and a crisp texture are balanced by the firmer tannins and solid character at the end. (louislatour.com)
  • A 50/50 blend of Syrah and Grenache, this is a beautifully made wine with plenty of warm, ripe dark fruits. (blogspot.com)
  • This has some very intense, pure summer fruits and leafy notes, bound lightly by some dry tannins. (blogspot.com)
Raspberry1
Flavours1
Earthy4
  • Brooding aromas of blackberry jam, ripest cherry, dark red rose petal, earthy flora and vanilla. (princeofpinot.com)
  • In the mouth the wine displayed great wood integration, tightly-knit tannins, hints of vanilla and more earthy character. (louislatour.com)
  • Malbec was originally used as a blending grape in Bordeaux, specifically for its deep color and firm, earthy tannins. (bostonmagazine.com)
  • California's quintessential warm climate allows for incredibly ripe fruit expressions, a style that provides a stark contrast to Old World-inspired, earthy classics. (sokolin.com)
Creamy1
High tannins2
  • Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. (klwines.com)
  • It's a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential. (winebid.com)
Fine tannins1
Light tannins3
Velvety tannins1
Intense3
Finish9
  • The tannins firm up nicely on the finish. (klwines.com)
  • The endless finish features great concentration and urgency, and utterly noble tannins. (sokolin.com)
  • It's a big, rich, ripe mouthful of a wine with an extended finish. (wineenthusiast.com)
  • A light bodied red wine with soft tannins and good depth on the finish. (vinoshipper.com)
  • Morey-Saint-Denis 2017 - James Suckling - USA - February 2019 - 92/100 This is very smoky and rich with lots of wet earth and dark fruit that follow through to a medium to full body, firm tannins and a flavorful finish. (louislatour.com)
  • Rich and layered mouthfeel with soft tannins and a long, smooth finish. (waitrose.com)
  • Sweet pleasant tannins, long and pleasant finish. (cambridgewine.com)
  • Ripe but present taffeta tannins elegantly frame the fruit with a lingering, spicy finish. (bbr.com)
  • Shows momentum toward the ripe tannins on the finish. (sokolin.com)
Vanilla1
Toasty1
  • Chardonnay "Miner" Ripe, toasty peach notes with enough crispness that it stays in perfect balance. (newportpontoons.com)
20212
  • After tasting more than 1,200 Rhône 2021 en primeur samples, Matt Walls has given his full verdict on the new vintage. (decanter.com)
  • Dense and concentrated, it's weightier than the 2020 vintage, and riper and denser than most 2021 Châteauneuf blancs. (decanter.com)
Beautifully3
Wine7
  • The wine is smooth, with good length and slightly drying tannins. (winereviewonline.com)
  • This is a rich, ripe wine without being over the top. (intowine.com)
  • This wine, bottled with minimum sulfur, is ripe with concentration and firm tannins. (wineenthusiast.com)
  • The tannin more overt and drying - a wine of obvious structure today yet always with some higher-toned floral elements. (louislatour.com)
  • The 2020 Volnay 1er Cru En Chevret is a medium to full-bodied, ample and layered wine, evocative of blackberries, spices and forest floor. (louislatour.com)
  • Bright acids and beams of tannin give the wine its vibrant energy. (ridgewine.com)
  • Fully ripe Shiraz grapes from a number of South Australian wine regions were harvested at peak maturity, gently crushed, de-stemmed and fermented in small batches to maximize the extraction of color, aroma, and flavor. (arlingtonwine.net)
Soft3
Firm4
Aromatic1
Plush1
Liquorice1
Notes of ripe1
  • Only faint notes of ripe, red cherry come through at first. (louislatour.com)
Undertones2
  • Ripe fruit with fresh herb undertones. (winebid.com)
  • Ripe, with some zesty lemon undertones to the fleshy purple fruit. (thewinebuyer.com)
Concentration1
  • The wines, on the whole, show a greater depth and concentration than those of Gevrey-Chambertin and their tannins are less forthright. (louislatour.com)
Long1
Delicious1
  • For now, it was just ripe and delicious without being over the top. (cellartracker.com)
Merlot1
Rich1
  • Rich and ripe, the Y Series Shiraz is a glorious mouthful of South. (arlingtonwine.net)
Full3
  • Full-bodied with ripe tannins. (cambridgewine.com)
  • Medium-to full-bodied with chalky tannins. (thewinebuyer.com)
  • 98 RPThe 2012 Syrah IX Estate is a step up over the 2007 and has a medium to full-bodied, ripe, sexy style as well as complex aromatics of darker berries, ground pepper, smoked game, and hints of bloody meat. (sokolin.com)