A Well-Known Rhone Valley Red

A Well-Known Rhone Valley Red: A Well-Known Rhone Valley Red
Is this popular French red worth buying?...

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Wine Reviewed
La Vieille Ferme 2010, 13.5% alcohol about $8.

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note: Medium violet/ruby color; red cherry aromas with blackberry and floral notes; dry with perfumed raspberry character and a touch of spice; medium finish with light tannins. Serving Suggestion: Medium cheese, grilled chicken or roast turkey.” And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine was rather short with pleasant acidity and light tannins. A tomatoey chicken wings appetizer lengthened the drink, which emerged nicely balanced. Upon pairing with the barbecued chicken main dish the AVC presented dark cherries and was pleasant but not powerful. With potato salad that contained pickles the liquid sweetened and thickened.

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