| Loire Cabernet Francs are at their best in hot vintages like 2003, when their potentially stalky flavours are transformed by sunshine. |
| The secret ingredient is fenugreek, a stalky herb that has become a popular supplement among nursing mothers, due to claims that it has breast-milk-enhancing properties. |
| Though unappealing taken neat, I eventually discovered a cocktail that adequately disguised this stalky concoction. |
| Aggressive raspberry and black cherry nose is followed by a ripe fruit and sweet oak palate, and a finish which is slightly stalky and green. |
| Slightly stalky initial impact balanced by a pleasant mineral depth. |
| This taste is often described as stalky, but if you ever, for whatever reason, happen to gnaw a mahogany sideboard you will recognise the taste. |
