Domaine Sorin, 'Cuvee Tradition', Cotes de Provence, 2005
The nose on this was earthy: dirt, moss, and bark -- along with pepper, cedar, green bean, menthol, and tobacco. Yeah, lots going on there. The taste was raisin and red cherry, though mainly blueberry. Then the finish: that pepper hits and retreats quickly, leaving earth and veggie elements -- chalk and brussell sprout.
This is yet another French wine; we've been drinking a lot for the south lately. The body was medium, which was nice. This one was certainly not bad in any way. However, it wasn't as good as a number of the others I've had very recently from the same area (Southern France).
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Rating:
6.5(Grenache 40%, Syrah 40%, Carignan 15%, Mourvedre 5%)