Medium ruby with high viscosity (14.5% ABV). The nose of this Grenache/Syrah blend has intense aromas of raspberry, both black and red, violets, hints of vanilla, walnuts, red plum and a touch of game. The palate is dry with medium (+) acidity and medium tannins that caress. A full body with flavors of raspberries, vanilla and spice from oak, violets and that telltale game note from the varietal. It’s more Syrah driven imho but the blend is 75/25 the other way. The finish is lengthy and delicious. It’s a lovely drop that gets 91 points from me and at $18- 5 stars. I am grilling Hangar steak to pair alongside Miso glazed King Oyster mushrooms. Drink till 2030. Salut….
Chateau de la Gardine Rasteau 2019, Rhone, France
12 Thursday Oct 2023
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