Community Tasting Note

• BVal wrote: 91 points

  April 6, 2016 - Can't seem to find my notes from Morgan regarding composition of this wine; primarily Zinfandel and Mourvedre with maybe some Carignane and other grapes in smaller quantities.
  
  Color: dark fuchsia/purple core -> light fuchsia rim. Bouquet screams Zinfandel to me: brambly blackberries, raspberries, cranberry and rhubarb with a touch of earthiness. Palate is all about the fresh red fruit! Medium-bodied, this comes across as lively and light with killer acidity; Dancing Ballerina Wine (DBW is now a thing). Not sure what percentage Zinfandel is here but it certainly has taken center stage for the moment -- not really getting much in the way of Mourvedre. Well-timed picking to my mind, though; the Zin fruit is well balanced and not overripe -- something I pretty much detest. I would agree with those advocating for drinking this young. It's vivacious and wonderful now and I can't see this gaining additional complexity. Pull those corks and enjoy it!

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• wilypod commented:

  4/7/16, 6:28 AM - Approximately 40% Zin, 25% Mourvedre, 15% Carignane, and 10% mixed whites (that adds up to only 90%!) according to Morgan's write up in August 2012. DBW is quite apt for such a lively but lithe blend. I think from 2012 onwards Mourvedre and Carignane dominate the blend.

• BVal commented:

  4/7/16, 7:23 AM - Thanks for the info Wilypod!

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