Abreu, Rothwell Hyde Vintage:2017 Second wine of Valandraud

Second wine of Valandraud

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It's a series that has set the bar extraordinarily high

There is muscle here but essentially this is a Charmes of refinement though the hugely long finish is explosive

A background application of wood is sufficiently subtle to allow the notably spicy and ripe yet quite cool aromas of both red and black pinot fruit

Abreu, Rothwell Hyde Vintage:2017 Second wine of ValandraudDeep garnet purple colored, the 2014 Rothwell Hyde Proprietary Red has a very classic nose of cassis, black plums and black cherries with hints of unsmoked cigars, pencil shavings, camphor and underbrush with a waft of bay leaves. The full bodied palate is lively, velvety, generous and packed with fruit, finishing long and spicy.