2005 Foxen Cuvée Jeanne Marie, Williamson-Doré Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley.
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Deep garnet colored and opaque with a purple-magenta rim. Medium intensity aromas of blackberry and tangy cherry are accented by floral notes and a hint of mocha. In the mouth, Medium intensity blackberry is backed by light vanilla and sweet oak followed by notes of coffee and floral hints. Full bodied, with tannins more like green bananas than fresh walnuts, this wine has a generally dusty mouthfeel. A long finish of black berry ends dry and astringent and hot. |
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Production Detail: 60% Syrah, 20% Grenache & 20% Mourvèdre. Aged an additional year in French oak (25% new) after blending of separately fermented lots. 15.2% Alcohol $30.00 Retail (from winery); 525 cases produced |
BOTTOM LINE: Very good. Highly recommended. |
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A generally dusty and tight GSM blend, this wine opens up some with decanting. Very good balance and acidity makes this a good food pairing (especially with red meat) despite the heat. Two years in the cellar may allow it to evolve more complexity. It should be very enjoyable for another five years thereafter. |
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Color |
5 points |
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Nose |
3 points |
(5 points max) |
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Palate |
3 points |
(5 points max) |
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Finish |
2 points |
(5 points max) |
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Tannins/Minerality |
5 points |
(5 points max) |
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Acidity |
5 points |
(5 points max) |
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Alcohol |
4 points |
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Aging potential |
3 points |
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Overall quality |
8 points |
(10 points max) |
Cumulative Score: 88 Points
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