The wine opens with surprisingly bright and focused black currant, black cherry, red plum, bitter chocolate and clay/earth undertones. Tight to the ground, but never lacking to express its fruit. In the mouth it's full bodied and rich with moderate-high acid as well as moderate but chocolaty-smokey tannins. Good length and tight acid on the finish. I recommend drinking this wine now if you want an unusually open wine to test the vintage but preferably from: 2010 to 2020.
About Me
- Eric C. Maczko
- I've been part of Pine Ridge Winery's Culinary Staff for 7 years. In 2003 I took over the Executive Chef Position and have been pairing food and wine together in a creative environment every day since. I am a Certified Sommelier through The Court of Master Sommeliers and hope to gain my Advanced in the coming year. My love of wine, food and literature are the fuel behind this little site and sharing my experience is my gift. Each year I take a little time to craft my own wine, so as to humble myself. It is a pleasure to sample the hard work and dedication of these so many talented wine professionals.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
September 17, 2008 - Wines Tasted
Chateau Roc De Pourret - St. Emilion - 2005 - $17 (futures)- (Ager, Classic, Food Wine) - When I picked this wine up I had an idea of the vintage's quality, but nothing of the producer. This wine will make you smile. Showing great right now, but will promise much more in the next 10 to 15 years, and at this price! I wish I had a case.
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