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Background:
Winery & Vineyard - Since 2003, Red Bicyclette
wines have captured the spirit and flavor of the Southern French
countryside. Every bottle comes from Languedoc-Roussillon, a
beautiful region on France's Western Mediterranean coast. With
a legacy of winemaking that dates back more than 2,000 years
to the Romans, the 700,000 acres of Languedoc produce more vin
than any other region in France. The
Languedoc's ideal grape growing conditions - warm, sunshiny
days and cool nights - mingle with mountains and valley, rivers,
plateaus and coastline. No other wine is quite like the wines
made from the grapes of Southern France… and no wine embodies
the French Countryside quite like Red Bicyclette.
Harvest
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Fermentation and Aging -
Winemaker's Notes - The 2005 Red Bicyclette® Syrah
is deep purple-to-black in color with violet accents. Aromas
of blackberry and cassis with spicy overtones and subtle floral
hints lead to a jammy core of blackberry with back notes of
vibrant red fruit. Pairs well with a variety of dishes, from
savory fillet mignon and grilled pork chops to tomato-based
pasta entrees, such as lasagna.
Tasting
Notes: |
Rich
in blackberry flavours with a strong sense of pepper and
spice that lingers but is followed by jammy core of blackberry
and rich red fruit, this wine is extremely pleasant drinking.
It is not overly sweet or fruity. The tannins are low to
medium which makes it pleasant for most palates. The blaackbeery
notes to the nose are exceptionally pleasing. This wine
should do well cellared to 2014 |
| Colour: |
Deep
purple, almost black |
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Nose/Aromas:
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Blackberry,
black pepper and cassis with dark spice overtones and subtle
floral hints lead to a jammy core of blackberry with back
notes of vibrant red fruit. |
Palate:
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Dry
but full-flavorful from start to finish with blackberry
and dark jam |
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Wine
Region: |
Herault,
Gard, and Aude in the Languedoc-Roussillon Region, France
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| Alcohol: |
13.0% |
Winery/Vineyard: |
Red
Bicyclette |
| Ph: |
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Cellar
until: |
Drink
immediately or to 2014 |
| Residual
Sugar: |
Dry |
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| Tannins: |
Low
to Medium |
Availability: |
USA |
Cepage:
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Syrah - 100% |
Price
Range: (per btl) |
US$7.99
to $10.99 |
| Oak: |
Some |
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Best
Served with:
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Red
meats such as Angus Steak, Buffalo or Venison, Red tomato
sauces and strong, sharp cheese |
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RATINGS
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| Robert
Parker |
NA
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| Wine
Enthusiast |
NA
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| Wine
Spectator |
NA
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| Robert
Jones |
88
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Tasting Notes
