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WTN: Great Penedès Rosé; Awesome Rheinhessen Spätburgunder

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WTN: Great Penedès Rosé; Awesome Rheinhessen Spätburgunder

by Saina » Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:15 pm

Can Ràfols dels Caus Penedès Petit Caus Rosat 2008 Penedès

A blend of Merlot, Ull de llebre, Syrah, Sumoll. Dark pink. A rather lovely scent, earthy yet vibrant and mineral, some tartish red fruit. Full body for rosé, quite high acidity, crunchy. I like it!


Weingut Becker Landgraf im Felsenkeller Gau-Odernheimer Spätburgunder trocken J² 2007 Rheinhessen; 13,5%; 22,90€

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A very light colour. The scent is rather lovely: peachy, ripe and red, sweet but not vulgarly so, it seems a very pure expression of the grape. On some sniffs I do sense a touch of toast so I guess this does see some oak? Mostly it is gladly not noticeable. Like many "natural" wines the palate is a paradox in being light yet intense at the same time it is very rich in flavour. Vivacious, racy, refreshing finish. Good stuff!
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Re: WTN: Great Penedès Rosé; Awesome Rheinhessen Spätburgunder

by David M. Bueker » Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:17 pm

Becker is a very good spatburgunder producer.
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