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Cave de Tain King in the North 2017

Cave de Tain King in the North 2017
Cave de Tain King in the North 2017

Rhône, France



Community Score: 4.5/5
Community Reviews: 1
 
Price: $19.95
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 13%
 

Drink: 2019-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Cave de Tain

L.J. Palmer WSET 3 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A deep dark purple wine, dry, medium bodied with smooth tannins and a pronounced aroma of ripe blackberry, with black pepper, herbs and a floral note (violet). The blackberry, herb and spice notes continue to the palate.This wine is pleasant on its own but really shines with lamb chops grilled with black pepper and rosemary; the wine and food complement each other perfectly and enhance the taste of both wine and food. A real value find from the Northern Côtes du Rhône!
 

  


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