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Dense ruby core, solid to rim. Med. intensity nose of bacon, plum compote, and sandalwood.
Dry, full body, med. acidity, med. plus tannin. Plum jam, vanilla, sandalwood, and bacon. Med. plus length. Drink now with full-flavoured foods, or keep for 3-4 years.
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Wednesday, June 10:
Another day, another glorious round of cycling and culture here in the Loire Valley, as I conduct some research for The Naked Wine Show.
From Blois, my Blue Marble group moved on to Chaumont, via Onzain. After assembling a picnic lunch, we popped into a little “cave” in Chaumont to try, and buy, some [...]
Tuesday, June 9:
As I travel through the Loire Valley (purely in the name of research, of course), I am seeing some of the most amazing castles. My Blue Marble Travel itinerary is set up to take cyclists past classic examples of what money could buy a few hundred years ago.
One of the most famous castles [...]
Monday, June 8
In this week’s diary, www.nakedwineshow.com show Susan Sterling captures the scenic and culinary highlights as she sips and cycles across France and Spain with the touring bicycle company Blue Marble Travel.
Ah, France. How I miss you when I’m gone. Despite the strikes, the Gallic shrugging, and the fact that stooping and scooping [...]
Castillo de Monséran Garnacha 2005
(Spain)
Clear, medium density ruby core, lighter at rim.
Fairly rich nose of baked raspberry, damson plum and cedar notes.
Plums, cooked dark berries and nutmeg come out on the palate.
Castillo de Monseran Viura
(Spain)
Medium straw color
On the nose there’s bosc pear, mineral, white flowers
Pear and lovely acidity on the palate.
It’s under 10 bucks, a total bargain!
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