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Chamonix Reserve Pinot Noir 2014, Franschhoek Valley, South Africa

09 Saturday Dec 2023

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$57, 3 stars, 90 points, Franschhoek, pinot noir, South Africa


Medium garnet colored with a watery sheen (13.5% ABV).  The nose of this aged Pinot has medium (+) intensity aromas of dried cherry, baking spice, earthy forest floor, dried mushroom, vanilla bean, blueberry (?), desiccated cranberry and a woodsy note reminiscent of wet tree bark.  It’s certainly developing nicely.  The palate is dry with medium (+) acidity and medium (-) tannins.  A lightweight body allows the seductive nature of this varietal to shine.  Whilst the nose was very complex, the palate is not as prominent.  I get dried/stewed red cherry, cranberry and strawberry along with some earthy funk and oak influence. The baking spice is not as pronounced, nor is the vanilla.  The wine finishes medium in length with some tartness but no trace of any tannins. It is at or just past peak, drink up.  I’m pairing it with roast Pork shoulder and au gratin potatoes.  It would rock a Cornish game hen nicely as well.  For $57, it’s a treat wine that gets 90 points from me and 3 stars.  Salut….

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Maxville Lake Winery ‘Maxville’ Cabernet Franc 2015, Napa Valley, California

04 Friday Nov 2022

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$57, 5 stars, 92 points, Cabernet franc, california, Naked Wines, napa valley


Medium garnet colored this Cab Franc has pretty thin, slow moving legs (14.5% ABV). The nose gives me medium intensity aromas of black raspberry, black cherry, coconut, cedar plank, toasty oak, chocolate powder, blueberry jam and some brioche/yeast notes.  The palate is dry with medium (+) acidity and super smooth medium tannins.  The wine coats my mouth and is full bodied with rich blueberry flavors.  The red fruit are there but not as prominent.  Toasty oak and some cocoa with a hint of coconut round out the palate.  The finish is medium-ish and very caressing- the tannins are fully melded in this 7 year old wine that is drinking en pointe.  It is delicious and will pair beautifully with my Hangar steaks and mashed taters.  92 points from me for this $57 offering that gets 5 stars.  Drink till 2025.  Salut….

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