Gold Reserve 'Beqaa Valley', Massaya 2004 skus_6588143 84137 The palate is intense and

The palate is intense and fresh

There is subtle clove spice underneath which is expressed as varietal with a key lime scent

It’s pretty much business as usual for Tim Smith Shiraz here

soups and poultry

it suggests cola spice and black tea in undulating layers

Gold Reserve 'Beqaa Valley', Massaya 2004 skus_6588143 84137 The palate is intense and50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Mourvdre & 10% Syrah Grapes are grown on the hillsides of the Beqaa Valley between 900 1,200 meters above sea level Hand harvested into crates and sorted on tables 100% destemmed, then fermented for 30 days in temperature controlled oak vats Aged for 18 24 months in oak vats Unfined & unfiltered