Domaine du Colombier Hermitage 2011 75cl 1985 The palate has a sweetness

The palate has a sweetness up front

Gin with oranges macerated into it - a fabulous summer drink which gives you the citrus flavour in the drink rather than as a garnish

with a pronounced phenolic character to the flavours of pear skin

Alexander Valley fruit

An old favourite of mine

Domaine du Colombier Hermitage 2011 75cl 1985 The palate has a sweetnessThe hill of Hermitage is dominated by big producers, but there are some vineyards where the grapes don't wear grand company names. Domaine de Colombier is one of those and is a beautiful big spicy brooding wine with small floral hints and a balanced finish. Contains Sulphites