I’m back, baby! No, my bronchitis isn’t totally gone, but I think I’m at the point where you can trust my palate again…well, in a general ballpark kinda way. So let’s get to it!
P.S.- I’m a sucker for a cute label.
2011 Mad Dogs and Englishmen– $12.99
A red blend: 60% Carignan 20% Shiraz 20% Tempranillo 100% YUM
Wine Maker’s Notes: Crimson in color, the bright raspberry nose offers hints of clove and pepper. Rich flavors of ripe black fruits are followed by notes of vanilla and cinnamon leading to a long, smooth finish.
Is that description a little BLAH or what? I like this guy’s better:
Dave at www.cheapwinefinder.com: The color is a dark, intense, but see-thru crimson red. The nose is muted, some raspberry, a slight whiff of barnyard, a touch of brewing tea, a little oak spice. This is a full bodied, dark and very dry wine. It tastes of blackberry, dried strawberry, herbal tea, a dry sensation from the oak (not too much, but it is there), dark bitter chocolate. The mid palate brings a little jammy raspberry, vanilla and cedar plank. The tannins are stiff, but subded and the acidity is balanced. The finish is full and long.
Back up a second…did Dave just say “a slight whiff of barnyard”? Barnyard? Is that even a descripty thing? Well, shit, if Dave can do it…
Kim’s Notes: The color is a nice iron-rich shade of blood, bordering just on the edge of coagulation. When inhaling, I found my nose to need blowing. Once it was clear, I detected a hint of spicy Elmer’s glue, a shitload of rasp/straw/blue/cran/berry, spackled drywall, and an earthiness found only in the eastern region of my basement. The mid palate, like my front and back palate, tasted the wine too. This is a complex wine which will mellow considerably after breathing and receiving 7-10 therapy sessions. I really enjoyed this wine and recommend drinking it now because waiting is stupid.
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