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Triennes Saint-Auguste 2015

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Inky dark hue with a bouquet of rich, dark berry jam with a touch of eucalyptus and savory herbs

Palate--Intense front palate of tannin-rich dark berries with mint, savory spices, and a lip smacking, chewy finish.

This is a heavy weight Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon blend from the Provence region of France. I am grilling lamb steaks raised by a friend and this should be a great pairing.  This wine would benefit from another 2-5 years on the shelf but is lovely right now even if a bit angular.  If you have the patience, buy and lay one down for a few years and reap the rewards! This wine goes for around $18 and it's a BIG robust wine so serve it with a big robust slab of beef or better still venison, lamb or moose and raise a glass!

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