Capaia, One, Philadelphia

Aromas of sweet plums, meat, smoke and earth here, almost like a bbq in the glass; this profile continues on the palate, this is a fleshy, spicy wine, but with quite nice freshness nonetheless. The tannins are still quite prominent and could be better integrated especially on the midpalate / finish (the attack is quite supple). The length is solid. 16/20

Pretty superb value and a style I particularly like! A nose of smokey bacon and frazzles. Lots of dark smokey fruit. Soft tannins and lively acidity. Still got some life left.

still fruity and surprisingly fresh. Great value for money

Intense nose: Animalic, chocolate, green vegetables, roasted notes...really broad flavours. Good structure in body. Acidity and tannins well balanced at medium to high. Quite a wine, intense and nothing for the faint hearted. Really interesting wine, but in the palate a bit too much vegetable notes (might have been this vintage/bottle, will have to try again). Somewhat comparable to the chocolate block, which i find a bit more refined however.

[Tasted at Mövenpick] A very nice incarnation of juniper berry and some spice. Special feature: fennel !!! If I ever had that before I don't recall it. But green as it sounds, it is superb in there ! A stand alone criterion. Disclaimer : the rating might be affected by initial enthusiasm. If later it turns out to be only a 94, well, I'd be surprised but ok with it. 14.38 % abv.

Tasted briefly in a degustation, and it really stands out as a stunning effort! Black fruit dominated taste mixed with wood, herbs and pepper. Very complex, profound and great balance! Love it!

Caroline Wine Shop - Capaia versus Right Bank Bordeaux (Carolines Wine Shop) : The 2008 had a more lifted violet aroma with hints of iodine, dried herb like bay leaf, ground pepper and a touch of acetone. It appears youthful, with a soft fruity nose that is quite charming. It displays lovely intensity on the mid-palate, with that distinct spice of Cabernet Franc, cold tea, red and blackcurrant, and a touch of lifted mint chocolate. Well-integrated oak it isn't the …