Tasting - Delaroche Cotes du Rhone 2011

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Name: Delaroche Cotes du Rhone
Variety: Cotes du Rhone
Region: Rhone Valley
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $8.95

Shop/wine critic/winery review:
   "This semi-opaque ruby, custom cuvée of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre is made specifically for Fran Kysela. It exhibits very fresh, ripe dark red fruit with very good palate weight and depth and ends with rich fruit notes. Made from organically grown grapes. Incredible value!"
- I-WineReview (December 2013), 90 pts.

My Review:
     This wine presents a dark almost garnet color and a rich tart scent. The flavor is rich and almost buttery with a sharp aftertaste. This wine was pleasant, but again not incredibly memorable to me, so I would give this wine a 70/100.