It did get a gold medal at the 2011 SF Chronicle Wine Festival and Wine Enthusiast gave it an 85 and gave it a “Best Buy” classification.ĭisclosure: This wine was received as a sample. Some others have had a slightly more favorable read on this wine than me. But it just doesn’t come across as balanced and well-integrated with this wine. But it also has rather heavy oak flavors, particularly on the finish. On the palate it actually has some quite lively fruit flavors, like cherry and plum. It offers a nutmeg spice aroma, along with cedar and cherry. I’d say it’s a touch out of balance, but if loads of oak is your thing then maybe you’ll dig it. tasting notes, market data, prices and stores in USA. Stores and prices for Cat Amongst The Pigeons Fat Cat Chardon. Recently only the 20 vintages have been available.This. The oak on the nose of this wine overpowers the fruit. Only a couple of critics have rated this Eden Valley wine so far.Available at only a few outlets in Oceania and Europe. I have a feeling that’s probably the case. Who knows? Maybe that’s what inspired the label.
It has a somewhat fun label, which kind of reminds me of Keyboard Cat. It did get a gold medal at the 2011 SF Chronicle Wine Festival and Wine Enthusiast gave it an 85 and gave it a Best Buy classification. This one is from their Fat Cat Cellars brand. Some others have had a slightly more favorable read on this wine than me.
Today we’re reviewing yet another wine from the bargain wine mega-producer, Bronco Wine Company.