Nose
On the nose, tobacco, cherry wood ash, wild blackberry, bramble, cigar box, leather and garrigue. Is that a note of brandy? Raw ginger? Definitely a smooth spice layer.
Palate
On the palate, silky, luxurious length. Oh yes, she seems to go on forever. Cinsault lends the Montmorency cherry, one of the flavor elements typically associated with Cigare (and also, coincidentally seems to get the final word in over the protestations of the vocal, syrah). But, don’t let that fool you – this is no fruit bomb. There are strong suggestions of iodine – meaty and bloody. This is not an ordinary wine. What is most noteworthy about it is its amazing silky texture, savoriness and infinite length.
Food Pairing
Epoisses Cheese, Rack of Lamb, Venison or Reindeer Meatballs, Braised Mushrooms, Santa Maria-Style Tri Tip.
