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Bonny Doon Madiran Heart of Darkness 2001

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2001

Avg. Rating: 83.6/100 (5 Reviews)
Winery: Bonny Doon
Vintage: 2001
Varietal: Tannat, Cabernet Franc
Country: France
Region: France
Retail Price: $$ 18.99 USD
Created by: Carter Perez
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67% Tannat 33% Cabernet Franc

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Bonny Doon Madiran Heart of Darkness 2001
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon acereject 82.0/100
This wine has a big feel. Very intense with loads of heat. Almost burns the senses at first taste. Once your palate adjusts, you get a nice tame offering of blackberry with a slight hint of dried rasins. Heart of Darkness is a french wine from the Appellation Mandiran Controlee offered by the Bonny Doon family. A jammy punch follows through in the mid-palate. Could possibly pair well with pate or cold cuts. Try with Guyere chesse or as an accompaniment to your favorite cheese fondue.

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Bonny Doon Madiran Heart of Darkness 2001
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon meowkittybutt 82.0/100
This tastes like a Syrah or a Petit Syrah. Its very spicy and peppery on the nose. The first taste is very intese but mellows as it sits. The finish is jammy and pleasantly lingers. I think this would be good with barbeque chicken or pork.

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Bonny Doon Madiran Heart of Darkness 2001
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon philip 82.0/100
A big wine, but i'm not a real madiran drinker. the tannat is always too powerful.

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Bonny Doon Madiran Heart of Darkness 2001
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon betsey 82.0/100
This wine will be better in a few years, despite being 6 years old the tannins still need time to age.

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Bonny Doon Madiran Heart of Darkness 2001
(6 months ago) buddy icon cabrilla 90.0/100
Good madiran is frustratingly hard to find in the states, so it was a boon when Bonny Doon not only put one into wide distribution but also made it a great example of the style. That said, this wine specifically - and madiran in general - is not for everyone. It's big, but in an "old world" sort of way. There's a big nose, but it brings a lot of earth as well as dark fruit. This wine has less tannin than many madirans, but it's still there up front. One nice consequence is a nice, chewy mouthfeel. True, this is a wine that smacks you across the face and leaves a stinging welt that lingers... but in a good way. The finish is rich, complex and long. It makes you think. If you want a fruity bombshell starlet, look to Australia. But if you prefer the brooding character actor with a complex interior life, grab this.

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