Round 2, time to get slightly more abstract..
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Impressively endowed | ɪmˈpresɪvli ɪnˈdaʊd |
Refering to a style of wine: rich, full-bodied & oozing luxury.
Like: unctuous chocolate praline
For example: “This is a very strong effort from this estate, which sits just adjacent to Petrus. In fact, they sold part of their vineyard to Petrus in the early 1970s. This is a full-bodied, powerful 2006 with the oak more restrained than it normally is in a young Gazin. Copious quantities of sweet plum, fig, and black cherry fruit are intermixed with cedar and dried herbs in a medium to full-bodied, rich, long, impressively endowed style. This is an outstanding wine, with enough stuffing, structure, and density to age beautifully over a 20- to 25-year period.”
(Robert Parker reviewing Gazin 2006)
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Forest floor | ˈfɒrɪst flɔː |
Earthy & alive foraging fare. So, fruit, shrubs, nuts & pinecones.
Like: Mum’s best fruitcake
For example: “Rauzan-Segla’s finesse-styled 2004 offers raspberry, cherry, forest floor, and dried herb-like characteristics in its deep ruby/purple-hued, medium-bodied personality. With excellent purity, freshness, and precision, it is not a blockbuster claret, but rather a stylish, elegant, accessible effort with sweet tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2022.”
(Robert Parker reviewing Rauzan Segla 2004)
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