More wines from Philglass & Swigget, including a pinot blanc and two reds Bordeaux & Italy. Fairly disappointing this time compared to the previous 3 bottles.
Price £15.10
clear appearance with deep ruby colour. clean pronounced intensity with aromas of blackcurrant
bramble black cherry fig, toast cedar & . dry on the palate with high acidity high tannin & a grippy feel in the mouth. high alcohol & med body with a pronounced flavour intensity. It has flavours of blackberry bramble baked/stewed fruits leather & a long finish. The wine is developing and the quality isgood. Recommendation for aging is drink now, possibly will age.
Price £18.74
clear appearance with deep purple colour. clean med intensity with aromas of raspberry, red cherry
red plum, & . dry on the palate with high acidity high tannin & a drying feel in the mouth. med+ alcohol & full body with a pronounced flavour intensity. It has flavours of cranberry, raspberry
blackcurrant & a med+ finish. The wine is youthful and the quality is very good. Recommendation for aging is drink now, possibly will age.
Price £21.50
clear appearance with pale straw colour. clean pronounced intensity with aromas of honeysuckle, geranium, pear, lemon & dry on the palate with med acidity tannin & a feel in the mouth. med alcohol & med+ body with a med+ flavour intensity.. It has flavours of orange peel, apricot & a long finish. The wine is youthful and the quality is very good. Recommendation for aging is drink now, won’t age.
Phil Sellick