Winery - Laurent Miquel
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A gorgeous and decadent Syrah with aromas and flavors of black raspberry, black cherry, fudge brownie and coffee ice cream. The lush and creamy mouth is full but not overdone, with a fantastic evolution on the palate from fresh dark fruit to sweet chocolaty flavors and finally pepper-flecked spice on the long finish. Balanced and read to drink now, though you could hold for another couple of years to mellow.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A complex, tasty and remarkably affordable Viognier that’s sure to please. Notes of ripe apricot, honeysuckle and ginger spice mingle with the toasty sweet vanilla oak nuances throughout. Balanced and softly creamy in the mouth with flavors of ripe Anjou pear and lightly grilled peaches leading through to the long, lingering finish. Ready to drink now but should also keep well for another year.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The cherry fruit of this Syrah is light, fresh and poised. Pair with barbecue.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With 80% Cinsault and 20% Syrah, this pale salmon-colored rosé offers delicate aromas of white peach alongside accents of white cranberry and talcum powder. Lightweight with vibrant acidity in the mouth, the mouthwatering finish is full of tart red berry flavors and a hint of green banana. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An attractive, onion-skin colored rosé, with fresh fruits, a fine lightness of touch and crisp, strawberry acidity to finish, which is soft, but still dry.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Honeysuckle and fresh grass mingle with aromas of nectarine and apricot pit on the bouquet, while the mouth offers vibrant flavors of sweet citrus and juicy fresh peach slices. Balanced and easy to drink with a kiss of toast on the close. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Moody, complex and brooding, this is a superb wine and an exceptional value. Purple violets, black forest cake, cocoa nibs and espresso granules all abound on the nose, backed by dark juicy black raspberries. Full and firmly structured in the mouth with notes of pepper, tea, smoked meat and black fruit on the palate.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Produced from selected barrels of Viognier, Laurent Miquel considers this his premium white wine. It does seem to have all the exotic apricot and peach flavors of the grape, although a little less wood would have allowed them to be more expressive. But it’s still a fine, full, but still elegant wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Australian blend comes across as something altogether leaner in the hands of Laurent Miquel. The fruit is fresh and lively, with some dark tannins, but the essence of the wine is in the black currant and spice that form its backbone.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fresh and lively with notes of red cherry, strawberry and sweet citrus oil throughout. There’s prickly acidity in the mouth that lingers through the clean, mouthwatering finish. Drink now.
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