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    Chateau Musar Hochar 2019

    Written by bluestone0924

    Hochar Père et Fils Red has been described as the ‘second’ wine of Château Musar, and it does bear some resemblance to the ‘Grand Vin’: rich, spicy and profoundly fruity, with a mellow quality derived from lengthy oak - and bottle ageing. Since its launch in the late 1980s, it ha...

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    Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2020 Domaine Berthet Rayne

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes: Rich, concentrated aromas of black cherries and cassis alongside a hint of oak. Full-bodied and powerful in style. Juicy, succulent red berry fruit flavours are dominant on the palate, whilst toasty oak characteristics and firm tannins provide structure and complexity. ...

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    Côtes du Rhône 2017 (half bottle)

    Written by bluestone0924

    The nose has fresh fruits with red berries and spices which leads to a full, round and racy palate. A good structure of smooth tannins, full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic. Overall this wine has plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.

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    Domaine Magalanne, Cotes du Rhone Rouge

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Ruby red colour, fruity nose of cherry and strawberry. Round on the palate, full of fresh red fruits, blackcurrant cherry. Light but present tannic structure. Easy to drink for the uninitiated. To drink alone or with your white and red meats. Perfect for daily meals.

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    E. Guigal, Côtes du Rhône Rouge, 2019/20 MAGNUM

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Deep and dark red with a shiny appearance. On the nose fresh fruits with red berries and spices leading to a full and round palate, followed by smooth tannins. This is a full bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine. Food and wine matching: cold meats, meat, game bird and cheese

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    E. Guigal, Côtes du Rhône Rouge, 2020

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Deep and dark red with a shiny appearance. On the nose fresh fruits with red berries and spices leading to a full and round palate, followed by smooth tannins. This is a full bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine. Food and wine matching: cold meats, meat, game bird and cheese

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    Familia Torres, Salmos

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Opaque, dark cherry red. Intense, concentrated. Seductively expressive fruit (jammy cassis) culminating in delicate dried fruit notes (plum) and a distinctive, terroir-imparted mineral nuance. The palate is firm, lively, flavourful, with elegant, velvety tannins. Persistent and round.

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    Gigondas AOC Cuvée de Beauchamp Château de Montmirail

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes Intense aromas of deep red berries and bramble fruit alongside a gentle herbaceous note. Full-bodied with a powerful structure, the palate showcases darker fruit, blackberries, and liquorice. Fine tannins create an elegant finish. Food Pairings Pair with roast meats...

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    Old Vines Grenache, 2020 Big Rivers, Simon Hackett

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes Vibrant crimson red with purple hues. Fragrant fresh cherries, red liquorice, supported by hints of chocolate, cinnamon and earthy aromas. On the palate there are sweet cheery, plum and mulberry flavours with hints of cocoa wrapped up in soft and silky tannins. Food An...

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    Petit Tracteur AC Cotes du Rhone

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes A Wonderful treat for the palate. Brilliant red colour with violet hints. Aromatic bouquet with dominant aromas of red fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), spices (pepper, liquorice) and vanilla. Black fruit flavours dominate in the mouth. Round and long-lasting finish. Drinki...

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    Priorat Classic Llicorella

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes Deep cherry red with purple hues. Aromas of black fruits, vanilla, and toasted almond. A round and powerful palate with hints of marmalade and cocoa.   Food Pairings Decant before serving and pair with red meat, game, and blue cheese.  

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