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Esprit Barossa Valley Red Rhone Blend

9.75 ratings
101 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Bob Halifax

Bigger fruit than last night's CdP but equally marvellous

Bigger fruit than last night's CdP but equally marvellous

Aug 3rd, 2014
ESF
9.5

Stunner - just dense & inky, brooding effusive nose of a berry compote, rich ripe saturated with pervasive spine of minerality, Herbes de Provence. Just jaw dropping. So soft & plush on palate, like sinking into an old Cadillac, crushed velvet, gobs of dark fruit, sweet baking spices, pepper and extraordinary length on finish. Tasted w/vintner prior to release (knew it would be epic) - drank & sold a lot of this. In the zone now w/many years ahead

Stunner - just dense & inky, brooding effusive nose of a berry compote, rich ripe saturated with pervasive spine of minerality, Herbes de Provence. Just jaw dropping. So soft & plush on palate, like sinking into an old Cadillac, crushed velvet, gobs of dark fruit, sweet baking spices, pepper and extraordinary length on finish. Tasted w/vintner prior to release (knew it would be epic) - drank & sold a lot of this. In the zone now w/many years ahead

Jul 24th, 2021
ESF
9.5

Opulent, not showing its age, lush, complex, thoroughly enjoyed

Opulent, not showing its age, lush, complex, thoroughly enjoyed

Nov 11th, 2014
Laura Husson

Wow..... Gentle but awesome impact. Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro, cinsault.

Wow..... Gentle but awesome impact. Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro, cinsault.

Sep 21st, 2013