2008 Château Fortia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition $26

Rich in color in that you do not want to spill this on your shirt while tasting. I did. Hints of flowers with strong notes of dark-vine fruit and minerals. Lots of minerals. Tannins were pretty solid but gave a light fall leaf presentation on the palate that slowly crept up through the nose. Hints of sweet cassis as well on the finish. I liked this wine but can see how some people might be pushed away as this is a traditional ‘old world’ style. Love it.