silky and utterly delicious middle weight flavors are shaped by ultra-fine tannins on the balanced

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nicely balanced wine whose slightly fiery but persistent finish features rather fine tannins and good grip

There is outstanding volume to the rich and succulent broad-shouldered flavors that possess focused power on the beautifully long and sappy mineral-infused finish that is shaped by citrus-tinged acidity

Rayas, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia silky and utterly delicious middleChteau Rayas regularly hold wines back until they feel theyre ready to drink, so the 2012 Chteauneuf Du Pape Reserve is the current release from the chteau. It reveals a classic Rayas ruby hue with just a touch of bricking on the rim. Sweet strawberries, sappy flowers, sandalwood, and peppery nuances define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with a beautifully layered, seamless, medium bodied profile offering the classic purity and elegance of this