Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2012 The medium weight flavors are

The medium weight flavors are not as dense as they usually are but I very much like the texture and energy they offer as well as the fine depth and persistence on the notably firm finish

Heavy reduction completely flattens the underlying fruit

smoke and leather are some of the nuances that flow from this brooding

-Emilion can be

Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2012 The medium weight flavors areA blend of 50% Grenache, 31% Syrah and the rest Mourvdre, Cinsault and other permitted varieties, La Nerthes 2005 Chteauneuf du Pape is a rock solid effort that still has a youthful ruby color to go with classic black raspberry, toasted spice, licorice and hints of graphite. Brought up in a combination of smaller barrels and larger foudre, its medium to full bodied, has a great mid palate, ripe tannin and terrific length. Its a classic wine from this