{"product_id":"colombier-crozes-hermitage-rouge-cuvee-gaby-2009","title":"Colombier Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Cuvee Gaby 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tColombier Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Cuvee Gaby 2009 is made from 100% Syrah. Named in honor of Florent Viale's father, Gabriel, this selection of old plots sees new wood and has the stuffing to take it. Denser than the regular Crozes rouge, like a dry vintage port with blueberry, morello cherry and cocoa powder flavors, well-oaked with typical roasted meat nuances. Vibrant, elegant blueberry flavors. Long finish, hint of black pepper on the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Even better is the 2009 Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Gaby, which exhibits more forest floor and floral characteristics intermixed with olive, truffle and spice box undertones, creme de cassis, charcoal and earth. This dense, full-bodied, voluptuously textured Crozes will age effortlessly for 10-15 years.\" \u003cstrong\u003e92 Points \u003cspan class=\"whiteTxt\" id=\"ctl00_ContentMaster_DataList1_ctl00_sourceLabel\"\u003eWine Advocate #198 Dec 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tProprietor Viale is one of the best in the northern Rhone, but for some reason, this estate remains under most consumers’ radar.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Atypically round for a Crozes-Hermitage - a result of the vintage - but immediately attractive, with ample weight backing up the smoky, bacony notes and plummy fruit. Finishes long and richly textured, with hints of oak. Drink now-2020. - JC\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- Wine Enthusiast (July 2012),\u003cstrong\u003e 91 pts + Editor's Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"The opaque inky\/blue\/black-colored 2009 Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Gaby is even more concentrated, offering up notes of ink, graphite, meat, incense, herbs, blackberries and cassis. Full-bodied and dense, it is a seriously endowed wine that should drink well for 10-12+ years.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- Wine Advocate issue 193 (February 2011),\u003cstrong\u003e 90-93 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colombier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948750336047,"sku":"F0EE122010SYL","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/Colombier_crozesgaby.jpg?v=1771483215","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/colombier-crozes-hermitage-rouge-cuvee-gaby-2009","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}