1995 E. Guigal Hermitage
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The 1995 Hermitage is available in the marketplace. An outstanding effort, it boasts a dark ruby/purple color, and sweet cassis flavors nicely dosed with subtle oak. Licorice, truffle, mineral, and spice notions are also apparent in this impressively endowed wine's full-bodied flavors. It possesses moderate but sweet tannin. Although accessible, it will evolve for 15 or more years. Importer: Fred Ek, Ex Cellars Wine Agencies, Solvang, CA; tel. (805) 686-9153
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Deep red-ruby. Aromas of currant, licorice, lead pencil, pepper and damp earth. Medium-bodied and rather closed in on itself; lively but not especially fleshy. Finishes with tongue-dusting tannins. Hard to taste today following the recent mise . In today market, this Hermitage is a bargain.