Something different to have with baked salmon tonight. This wine has quite a deep colour, slightly dull perhaps, not overly dense, but pretty. The nose is expressive and what I'd describe as "overly pretty." I mean that in a good way. It's floral and sweet and slightly confected and has the sorts of flavours one associates with a packet full of juicy lollies. Really fun. There is a layer of deeper, less confected flavour reminiscent of pinot noir that adds sophistication to the wine. I could continue to smell, and enjoy, this wine for a while.
The palate is a bit of a letdown after the bright nose, and shows harsh, astringent mouthfeel alongside its slightly thin and hot fruit flavours. It is quite acidic and, again, the quality of the acidity is a bit rough and ready. I think this wine would be fantastic with food (we'll soon find out), as it has some rough edges that need to be dulled a little, and the wine filled in a bit.
I'd buy it again. It's fun.
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2 comments:
Julian,
I agree with your assessment. Lots of fun. How was it with the salmon?
Good luck with the blog, look forward to reading more.
Hi Edward,
Thanks for your comment!
The wine went well with salmon, the fattiness of which softened the wine's slightly rough mouthfeel.
JC.
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