This is the first Wine review blog at reijosfood.com. Because Restaurant reviews would become too long if wine reviews included, decided to write about the wines separately.
Attracted to Nugan Estate Durif during game dinner at restaurant Blue Peter. Durif as a grape is really unknown to me but match with the game food was excellent. Therefore decided to review it separately. Compared to red wines sold in Alko, this one is at the higher price level but not so expensive as Grand Cru French red wines or for instance Amarone.
Reviewed following areas:
Appearance – Dark red, also when glass is almost empty (this is not goal anyway)
Aroma – Almost like Tempranillo (could bet for Tempranillo), boysen berries but not the sweetest ones
Sensation/Taste – Well balanced, some acidity and spices but does not dry mouth afterwards
Facts and figures:
| Alcohol: | 14,5% by volume |
| Extract: | 36 g/l |
| Acidity: | 6,6 g/l |
| Energy: | 90 kcal/100 ml (390 kJ/100 ml) |
| Closure: | natural cork |
REVIEW: OVERALL GRADE 4/5 – BANG FOR THE BUCK ++ /+++
Be careful of cream of tartar, best to use wine decanter in order to avoid uncomfortable feeling in the mouth after last sip.
Confirmed that quite suitable wine for meats and especially for game food. Australian wineyards produce quality wines in overall.
More info about Nugan Estate http://www.nuganestate.com.au/default.aspx?p=1
and grape http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durif
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