petrol and wet stone-scented nose

spice and pear

yet it feels light and has that somewhat contradictory powerful elegance

This too may lengthen out but today it seems a bit clipped and compact

Les Vins de Vienne, Hermitage Chirats Saint Christophe other_regions_australia petrol and wet stone-scented noseVivid ruby. Blackberry, cassis, cola and vanilla on the nose and in the mouth. Broad and seamless, offering intense, focused dark fruit preserve flavors that pick up a spicy quality with air. Smoke and licorice note carry through a long, sappy, gently tannic finish. This wine is surprisingly approachable but has the depth to suggest that it will age nicely as well. Josh Raynolds