Tasting--Col Des Vents Corbieres 2009

The Wine

Name: Col Des Vents

Variety: Corbieres

Region: Europe

Country: France

Year: 2009

Price: $7.95 (Vintage Cellar)

Vintage Cellar Review

"50% Carignan, 35% Grenache, 15% Syrah. Brambly berry, cherry and raspberry, spices, black pepper...all are present in this authentic French country wine."

My Review

This wine was a beautiful, dark red in the glass. Its presentation was very appealing, with a nose of black pepper, cherry, wood smoke, and dark chocolate. The smell was completely mouth-watering! And to beat it all, its taste really delivered. Upon the forefront, I detected cherry, like cherry cobbler. In the mid-palate, the taste was of wood chips, much like those used for grilling. The wine finished in a black pepper very reminiscent of jerky.

For the price range of this wine, this one was a steal! It was a fantastic example that price does not always indicate quality when it comes to a delicious wine. This wine would be good in any occasion, but I would recommend tossing some roast in it to flavor the meat and then serving a glass of it right along with the dish. It was scrumptious and would age very well. Go out and buy a bottle! See (taste) for yourself!