2007 Chateau Pesquie "Terrasses", Ventoux AOC (Southern Rhone) Grenache Syrah
Bright medium ruby in color, with a mediumplus nose of red plum and raspberry - preceding nutmeg, and somehow, olive grove? Something vegetal and earthy.
Dry, mediumplus acid with medium tannin and medium weight. The red and black fruit take a backseat to licorice and white pepper. Olives remain in play -- black and savory. Yet, red cherries take the lead for the home stretch of its medium-plus length. Not jolly rancher cherry -- homemade cherry pie filling. Mmm.
The high acid keeps the Terrasses lively amidst its pungent complexity. It ripe fruit and spice don't obscure the unique woodsy character -- there is a harmonious community of flavors asserting itself in this glass. Al dente tannins grip without staying attached... again, acid moistens and balances this firm structure. Conclusion: Fuckin 'Eh.
ps. I drank this bottle (actually, the last of Robin's bottle -- I definitely owe him a replacement) with fusilli in olive oil & greek olives, sundried tomato & basil, onions, garlic and thyme -- and Robin's aged Parmesan wedge, grated. God damn. This is what life is about.
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