Presentation
It was an ideal summer, followed by a wet September which resulted in a very good quality vintage.
Harvest
Start of the grape harvest: September 25th
End of the grape harvest: October 4th
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Syrah : 50%
Tasting
" Very pleasant, vigorous, complex earthy nose. Well-structured, impression of warmth, smooth structure. Very nice wine. Needs a few more years to reach its peak."
Tasting November 2007 in South Africa by Remington Norman.
Reviews
"Un nez de truffe encore plus affirmé, un vin affirmé... Quel vin !" [+]
Oenos - 2013
"This has a mature colour and an Autumnal nose. Fairly hot and roasted and blind I would have guessed it as Chateauneuf du Pape. Leathery and earthy, rustic like the 1997 but cleaner and with more depth. " [+]
http://www.farrvintners.com/blog - 2013