Traditional French wine barriques from good Pinot Noir bestow the subtle flavours of confected fruit and berries, percolated coffee, and spices. (styleathome.com)
These complex flavours and the full body are the results of a meticulous selection of the grapes, totally handpicked, and a maturation of 24 months in French barriques and 6 months in bottles. (fb101.com)
Also, the skill of Penfolds with Syrah shone in this blind tasting, particularly its St Henri Shiraz, which, without the sweetness of ageing in new oak barriques, provides a pure expression of great Australian Shiraz in all its juicy, spicy and textured glory. (thedrinksbusiness.com)