Friday, January 30, 2015

Tasting - Chicken & Turkey Cotes du Rhone

Name: Barton & Guestier The Pairing Collection Chicken & Turkey Cotes-du-Rhone
Variety: 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 20% Carignan
Region: Rhone Valley
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $6

Winery Review: Deep red garnet color with purple highlights. Intense nose of morello cherry, tobacco and liquorice. Good structure on the palate with lots of fruits and a long fruity and spicy finish. A true delight.
- 85 Points – Wine Enthusiast

My Review: It smelled very earthy. But it had a certain fragrance to it. There was an oaky quality to it. I got a lot of berries in the tasting. It finishes strong especially on the back of the tongue. It lingers a little bit.

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