Wine: 2009 Maison Arnoux & Fils Vacqueyras The Vac
Region: Vacqueyras, Southern Rhone, France
Grape Varieties: Southern Rhone Blend - Grenache and Syrah
Grape Varieties: Southern Rhone Blend - Grenache and Syrah
Obtained from: Purchased at Total Wine & More
Price: $18.00
Wino4Life Category: Everyday Wine
Aeration before tasting: Just a swirl or two, no special aeration.
Cork Condition: Real cork - no defects or issues.
Appearance: Wine is clear, dark red in color with a water white rim.
Aroma: To put it simply - wow! There is a ton going on with the nose of this wine. So much it is difficult to figure out all the different components - but definitely raspberry, smoked meat, vanilla, leather, and even something a bit floral.
The Grade: I give this one an A. If for no other reason than to test your powers of identifying wine aromas. This may seem overwhelming with the intensity and variety in the nose - but give it a try, it may grow on you!
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