Colio River Rock Red 2008 Review
Sat 24, Apr. 10
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Colio Estate – Lake & River Series
Winemaker’s Notes:
Colour: Light garnet
Bouquet: Blackberry, raspberry and bing cherry
Taste: Tart dark berry, pepper and plum, light oak finsh
Serve at: 15º – 18º C
Brix at Harvest: 20.63 combined average
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks, 10 to 14 days on the skins
Aging: 12 months in oak barrels
Residual Sugar: 2 g/l
Production: 4444 cases
Winemaker: Tim Reilly
Food Match: Beef-grilled, Cheeses-strong, Lamb, Pasta-tomato based
VQA Ontario
Blend:
Cabernet Franc 62.5%,
Shiraz 12.5%,
Merlot 12.5%,
Cabernet Sauvignon 12.5%
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Sugar code: (0)
Price: 750 mL – $10.75
Rate and review Colio River Rock Red 2008.
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Nose didn’t offer a lot.
Taste was a bit green and herbacous. Not very complex dispite being a blend of four reds. Mostly a herbacous taste with a little bit of black pepper spice.
Taste improves if served just slightly chilled.
The wine has a decent colour and the Shiraz pepperiness dominates over top some very vague, tart red fruit. Acidity is a tad high, but that’s probably to be expected given the quality of the ’08 vintage. A very brisk and tart wine that might work well if served alongside greasy ribs or wings. Not bad – but I would like to try this from a better vintage.
Ratings corrected:
Colour: 4
Aroma: 2
Taste: 2
Price: 5
Overall: 3