Cave de Tain Syrah '15

France, Rhone
Syrah
$14ish

Poundability: 2.5/5
Value: 2.5/5
Overall: 2/5

Dark purple color fading at rim of glass.  Medium body with nose of dark berries.

For a Rhone it was surprisingly light in spice and pepper.  Mild candied fruit with some spicy berries and pepper, just not over the top.  Floral with mild over ripe fruit.  Had a funky, bizarre bitter aftertaste - not enjoyable.  Other then that it was decent, but the finish really ruined the drinking experience.

Light tannins and acid.  Not overly complex, pretty basic wine.  Lacked character.  Slight harsh alcohol burn at finish.  Tasted like a watered down northern Rhone Syrah.  Wouldn't repeat.