Etienne Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne 1985 christmas pics New Zealand beef cheeks are

New Zealand beef cheeks are a premium cut known for their rich flavor and tender texture

and subtle spice

All of the following wines are 100% Grenache

and far less volume and mid-palate

though it needs just a little more acidity to give it tension and freshness

Etienne Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne 1985 christmas pics New Zealand beef cheeks areOnce again the darkest, thickest, most powerful, and formidably concentrated of Guigal's single vineyard Cote Roties, the 1985 La Landonne is also the least flattering and most intimidating. Like its two siblings, it is throwing a hefty sediment, with the inside of the bottle resembling that of a 15 year old vintage port. The color is still a murky, inky purple. The nose offers up aromas of beef blood, vitamins (iron?), minerals, smoke, and truffles.