Delas, Hermitage Bessards Vintage:2009 Dry and a bit tense

Dry and a bit tense after it sat in the glass for an hour

it reveals scents of bell pepper

A terrific ’03

or pop a cork if you prefer more of a classic

Delas, Hermitage Bessards Vintage:2009 Dry and a bit tense(aged in 70% new oak for 18 months), Inky ruby. Sexy, highly perfumed aromas of ripe dark berries, cherry liqueur, peppery spices and fresh flowers, backed by a hint of olive. Supple and appealingly sweet, offering intense, deeply concentrated blackberry and violet pastille flavors and a suggestion of star anise. Finishes pure, sweet and energetic on the penetrating finish, showing outstanding focus and slow building tannins. Josh Raynolds