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Weekday Wine: Côtes du Rhône (Domaine de la Garrigue “Cuvee Romaine” 2005, $13)

January 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Try this wine and you are guaranteed at least a “hmmmm.”  Think dark berries, must, tobacco, even a little bit of old leather; picture an old library, close your eyes and take a deep breath.  There are no tropical fruits or florals here. 
I was drawn to seek out a Rhône for today because I recently heard a bit about 2005’s having been a killer year […]

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