Winery - Stark-Condé
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is an interesting Cabernet because of its balance of rich, plush fruit and exotic, plucky spice. The nose offers cloves, pepper and mocha, and on the palate, flavors of smoke, cracked pepper and plum are inviting. A stylish sip with aging potential.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Cigar box and mulberry spice aromas lead the nose of this Cab, with fruity notes of black berry and cassis providing the backdrop. Full and lush in the mouth, the ripe black fruit carries through to the finish alongside accents of roasted coffee grounds. 550 cases imported.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A bit more rustic than its Three Pines Syrah. Notes of bramble, wild forest berries, game and white pepper flood the nose and mouth. The mouthfeel is creamy and lush, with rich cherry flavors developing on the palate and playing into the cocoa-dusted finish.
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Stark-Condé Syrah - 2007
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An immediately attractive wine with intense aromas of black raspberry, cherry and plum laced with toasted cedar and mocha accents. The texture is like crushed velvet, and the rich mouth filled with firm but fine-grain tannins. A touch of cola spice unwinds on the long finish. Drink now–2014.
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Stark-Condé Syrah - 2007
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With 4,300 bottles produced and only 110 cases imported, this is a gorgeous small production Cab that should be grabbed up when you find it. It’s all dark fruit and sweet spice with notes of black currant, fig, plum, leather and cigar box. With firm tannins and a medium-full weight, this is a big but balanced wine that’s easy to enjoy now or can be cellared for a couple of years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From small-batch, handcraft producer Stark-Condé, this unfiltered Cab offers personality and elegance. Berry, herbs, fennel and spice on the nose lead into a red that’s extremely pretty in the mouth. Good integration of tannins and fruit, and a light minerality throughout give the wine a soft, balanced appeal. Though it will pair well with spiced meat and bolder dishes, the wine is great on its own.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Elegant berry and pepper lead on the nose of this balanced Syrah. On the palate, the wine offers fresh fruit with a peppery backbone that results in a soft but structured style. Refined flavors and a long finish seal the deal. A classy choice.
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Stark-Condé Syrah - 2005
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Layers of cherry, currant and herbs give this fresh Cab an elegant but earthy feel. A lovely balance of fruit and acid, topped with supple and structured tannins, add to the success. Very pretty and collectible.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A lovely nose of cedar, pepper and berry is followed by flavors of smoke, pepper and energetic fruit in this big red. A touch aggressive on first taste, the wine is rounded by good acidity and elegant spice layers.
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Stark-Condé Syrah - 2005
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Spicebox, red berry, pepper…all entice in the aroma of this more delicate, sophisticated red. On the plate, its gentle layers of warming spice, pepper, spice and cloves offer refined complexity. A beautiful, sultry sip that will pair well with cheeses, grilled meats, stew.
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Stark-Condé Syrah - 2006
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