Coriole Vineyards Sangiovese 2002

Made by Coriole in Australia (region: McLaren Vale) .

A dry, still, red wine with 13.5% alcohol tasted on 5th Jan 2005.

Grape: Sangiovese

Quality: Good

Value: Above Average

Cost: Usually between $16.98 - $19.98.

Looks: Medium in body, heavier than you expect Sangiovese to be, with a red crimson tone.

Smells: A good juicy cherry aroma.

Feels: Light, the look of the weight is deceiving.

Tastes: Raspberry and cherry on the front, followed by a drying hint of spicy wood and choc. One of those nice combinations of juicy fruit and drying length with a nice line of tannin.

Possible retailers: Vintage Cellars, Theo's, BWS.