Balma Venitia
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Balma Venitia 2005 Terres de Bel Air Red (Beaumes-de-Venise)
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My favorite of the current crop from this reliable co-op, the 2005 Terres de Bel Air boasts richer fruit than the other cuvées. Mixed cherry and plum flavors are bolstered by a firm structure and decent concentration. Picks up a charming hint of pepper on the finish. Drink now.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Balma Venitia 2005 La Chapelle Notre Dame d'Aubune Red (Beaumes-de-Venise)
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A bright, almost carbonic-maceration style, with crisp cherry fruit accented by a touch of almond skin. Try serving this in place of Beaujolais for a tart, refreshing summertime changeup.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Balma Venitia 2004 Terres du Trias Red (Beaumes-de-Venise)
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From the local co-op, the Cave de Vignerons de Beaumes-de-Venise, this is a soft, very ripe wine filled with flavors of licorice and prune, but without any sense of heaviness. Easy to drink.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Balma Venitia 2005 Terre des Farisiens Red (Beaumes-de-Venise)
This attempt at a more serious, ageworthy Beaumes-de-Venise rouge has resulted in a wine that’s a bit hard and unyielding, with firm tannins that seem out of character for the appellation. Try after 2008, but it’s a gamble.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Balma Venitia 2005 Des Toques Red (Côtes du Rhône)
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From Les Vignerons de Beaumes de Venise, this is a cheery, light-bodied Côtes-du-Rhône. Pretty cherry flavors lack much substance but do quench a thirst. Try serving it chilled with light meals, like you might a simple Beaujolais.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Balma Venitia 2005 La Cuvée des Toques Rosé (Côtes du Rhône)
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Plummy and chocolaty on the nose, yet this modest rosé thins out on the palate, offering rather dilute flavors.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
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