Decided to try this stuff after the majestic manager thought that this was the jewel in cloudys crown. Currently 20 a bottle if you buy 2 at majestic. Well was he right?
errm, not sure. like the sauv blanc, there is not much power to it, but what it does is very different and very classy. It looks like pinot noir, with a light purple colour and smells like it too.
However, when tasting it,you have to try hard to get the flavours. I like reds which punch in the face, but this doesnt. However......
the texture of it in the mouth is like nothing i have had before and it can only be described as fantastic. It feels like you are drinking liquid glass, and coats the mouth really well. it has a long subtle finish but it requires a lot of concentration to get it. It reminded me of the 1989 chateax montrose in texture, but not in taste. It is just so velvety smooth.
It is worth a try but this is like marmite. People will either love it or hate it. I think with a thai curry or similar it would come alive a lot more.
Like their 2009 sauv blanc, there is something about this wine which oozes class. I get the sauv blanc, but dont quite get this. Its a game of two halves here. initially brilliant, but wheres teh fruit and taste??
This was the 2008. i have a 2009 to try so will post up to see if that hits the spot.
7/10 -
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