Jen Pfeiffer The Diamond Durif 2022

I had 18 bottles of this latest vintage delivered this afternoon. As I always do, I drank a bottle immediately (over a few hours, you understand...) before cellaring the rest for as long as I can hang on...
It didn't quite enthral me as much as last year's order of the 2021 vintage on immediate opening: it was still very smooth and deep-ish both in flavour and texture, and of course colour, but I felt something was missing. Maybe longer than 18 months in Oak (21, if not 24) could be an option?
I'll open another bottle in a year's time, as I did with the 2021 vintage, and see if there is a difference.
In the meantime Jen, please make this wine EVERY year, as there are so few winemakers using Durif (aka Petite Syrah) and it is a grape variety that I'm sure 'Powerful Shiraz' drinkers will appreciate, as indeed I do.
With the greatest of respect, I feel the price point of MP/AP of this vintage is a little high by around £2-3, but I will not request a refund, as cellaring may result in a genuinely value wine.
Best regards Jen, and keep on 'Rocking it'...

Colin

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This is a truly stunning wine from Jen. Full of dark brooding fruit with hints of dark chocolate. Went well with a chicken stir fry but really came into its own later in the evening with some cheese and biscuits. Decanted about 4 hours before drinking it continued to open out during the evening. I have given 4.5 hearts simply because I think another 12-18 months in the bottle will benefit it otherwise it is a definite ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Jen Pfeiffer The Diamond Durif 2022 for me this evening. Decanted about 3 hours before the first glass which I paired with chicken stir fry. Be interesting to see how it develops over the evening. Happy Friday everyone 🍷

The aroma in the glass is amazing. Absolutely fills the glass with plums and dryness. Taste superb. Top quality wine. Thanks Jen.

Sadly I felt this lacked body for me & was dry on the pallette

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Jammy red ❤️

With a sale on I snapped up this mixed case yesterday - and will see how the sale evolves over the coming day or two in case I may want to leap in again!:-

Winzerhof Landauer-Gisperg Organic St. Laurent Selektion 2020
Eddy Naim Mago 2018
Quinta Senhora do Rosario 2020
Scott Peterson ROX Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2020
Ramon do Casar Treixadura 2022
Savoie Abymes 2022
The Brave Goose Reserve Barrel Fermented Viognier 2022
Zillinger Neuland Organic Gruner Veltliner 2022
Jen Pfeiffer The Diamond Durif 2022
Lacaze Lubie 2020
Stepp Gewurztraminer 2022
Monte Fitti Chiaretto di Bardolino 2023

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Wishing everyone at Naked Wines, both workers and customers, a Very Happy New Year - in advance!

Enjoy your wines. 👍

Another scrumptious vintage!