Tasting - Delaroche Cotes du Rhone

Name: Delaroche Cotes du Rhone Variety: 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre
Region: Rhone Valley
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $8.95
 Winery Review:
"This semi-opaque ruby, custom cuvée of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre is made specifically for Fran Kysela. It exhibits very fresh, ripe dark red fruit with very good palate weight and depth and ends with rich fruit notes. Made from organically grown grapes. Incredible value!"
- I-WineReview (December 2013), 90 pts.


 My Review: Smell of cherry, liquorice, and a hint of strawberry.  Very full texture with a good amount of dryness.  Taste is similar to smell with the berry fruit and liquorice flavor most abundant yet there is a subtle hint of pepper.  A little on the dry end for me but I think next time I would try it with food and see if the flavors change at all.