Jean-Luc Colombo Les Fées Brunes Crozes Hermitage 2009 Syrah, $16,99-$19.99, flawed, poured core black grading maroon with a thin clear wine ring.
A persistent musty smell wasn't propitious.
Near full-bodied, fair acidity, resolved tannin, and flavors of mulberry and leather with a slightly sour pomegranate indicated that this bottle was flawed. The texture was smooth, and the wine was drinkable, but not particularly pleasant.
Finished as it began, bland, and even the 13% alcohol couldn't quicken this one.
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They say cork taint can suppress fruit character in wine by as much as 50%. Are you going to try another bottle?
ReplyDeleteVG: Thanks for commenting. I doubt I'll buy another .
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