Aphillanthes, Cotes-du Rhone Villages "Vieilles Vignes" 2004

Deep red.

Deep, slightly baked nose of red and black cherry, shoe polish and earth.

Deep and sweet (texturally) in the mouth, almost immediately stiffened by strong acidity. High-strung through the finish, but cherry/earth flavors ride it. Reminds me of Priorat and old vine Zinfandel. Very long.

Day 3 - Similar to day 1, but oak contribution a bit more obvious. Acidity hits a bit later. Definitely more old vine Zin in nature.


$25. Rocks.