Picked up a red wine at Bevmo yesterday that was one sale, thought I would try it and see if acqusition of more is warranted. This is a product that has been well reviewed, points well into the 90's, and regularly sells for $20+ but was on sale for $17. No, not a five cent wine.
OK, just took it out of the Vinotemp (which means it is cool, well below room temp) and opened it. Screw cap.
Colour is dark, almost inky, with ruby right to the edge.
Nose if fairly tight, with a definite smoky edge. This has just been opened, so the nose may have to develop.
In the mouth, there is medium acid. Tannins are there but soft, in the low to low/medium range. The fruit is red cherry and plum, with a slight herbal resiny note. The fruit is ripe but the amount of acid makes it seem crisp. The finish has a mineral and black pepper edge.
I'll give it a rest and play a short video game with Lincoln.
Back to it after 20 minutes, vanilla and coffee notes have come out on the nose. Maybe a hint of something floral as well. The palate is similar but a bit lusher in the mouth as it warms up. Abit of mocha and coffee in the mid palate. A black licorice note starts to develop near the end, along with the mineral bit. Very nicely balanced, with good structure for food.
I give this 15.5 pts, close to 16. If I was scoring it out of 100, it would be 89 or 90.
The wine is the 2006 d'Arenberg "The Footbolt" Shiraz. Australia, from McLaren Vale. 14.5 % alcohol. I like the lively, fresh style that is not the common heavy, cloying and over oaked Aussie shiraz. Good food wine. I suggest that it be aged for another few years. for $17, I recommend it.
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