Cave De Tain Esprit De Granit Saint-Joseph Syrah 2005

A.C. Rhone, France
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Natalie's Score: 92/100 Community Score: 4.6/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 17152 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $31.95 Alcohol: 13% Drink: 2008-2015 Sweetness: Extra Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Cave De Tain Esprit De Granit Saint-Joseph Agent: Noble Estates Wines & Spirits

Tasting note:

Vintages Wine Panel: Saint-Joseph is one of Northern Rhône’s true gems. Generally produced from 100% Syrah (although producers may add up to 10% of the white grapes Roussanne and Marsanne), Saint-Joseph wines are well-regarded for their fruit-forward blackberry intensity and attractive pepper tones. My note: Terrific nose of cassis, black raspberry, and cranberry. A hedonistically ample texture and weight with a great finish. Food matches: rich lamb, beef stroganoff, barbecued ribs, fruit chutneys, cassoulet, steak fajitas.

Reviewed January 17, 2009 by Natalie MacLean

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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

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