Winery - Red Bicyclette
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January 21, 2012
appearance: medium-deep with a ruby color and average intensity. nose: clean nose, below-average intensity, and aromas of spicy cinnamon, sour cherry, black pepper, and hints of creaminess. this wine must have been oaked. palate: relatively dry, with low acid and medium tannins, and flavors of black cherry, cloves, tobacco, and a strange tire component. the length is medium. overall: a very easy-drinking wine. the 05' date has allowed it to drink even easier. relative complexity with a good body and average finish. the price is just right for this wine. this wine seems quite flexible for not just meat-based dishes, but with certain white-wine type meals as well. i give this an 88.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Raspberry and cherry aromas mix with more mature notes of fall leaves and lead into some earthy complexity on the somewhat thin palate. Velvety tannins and moderate acidity make for easy drinking. Notes of woods and mushroom on the finish suggest that this wine will not have much going forit by the end of 2009.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Attractive, dry rosé, just brushed with sweetness. Herbs and fresh raspberries give a lift to the wine, while the layer of acidity is still there, leaving an easy, clean aftertaste.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A full, buttery style of Chardonnay, made from grapes grown in the cool Limoux region of Languedoc, soft and ripe. There’s spice and toast, with quince and white pear flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The nose brings to mind a caramel-coated apple and leads to a fairly simple but pleasant, lemon-infused palate with a crisp finish. Undertones of straw make us suspect this wine would have been better if released sooner.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A light, fresh Chardonnay with minimal barrel influence, the debut vintage of Red Bicyclette boasts ample pear and citrus flavors, a stony minerality and hints of roasted nuts. At its commonly offered retail price of $10, this would be a Best Buy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a riper, plummier style of Syrah, with dark, chocolaty notes and only the slightest hint of peppery meatiness. With its Syrah-wildness tamed and medium-weight style, this would be a solid choice as a cocktail-party red, and a Best Buy at its frequently quoted retail of $10.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Different from many inexpensive Merlots in that it offers a fair amount of acid and tannin structure to go along with plummy, coffee-tinged fruit. Crisp and dry on the finish, giving it the edge to pair successfully with grilled steaks or burgers.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Floral and perfumey, with apple blossom and pear flavors that finish clean. Tastes a bit like a medium-bodied white; try with poultry or seafood. Imported by E & J Gallo.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Light copper in color with somewhat funky, acetone-like odors present on first nosing. Though the chemical aromas subside, there are only subtle nuances of nectarine and unripe strawberry hull. The palate provides a touch more flavor with red berries and orange rind. A slightly confectioned finish. Imported by Red Bicyclette USA.
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