Community Tasting Note
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Paul S wrote: 95 points
November 27, 2021 - Grange Vertical with Peter Gago (Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore): A very strong wine. It took about an hour to get going, but was really solid when it did. This had a slightly deeper, funkier nose that some of the others on the flight, but it was really nice in its own way, with meaty, earthy, and ever so slightly sauvage notes laced through sweeter aromas of blueberries and plums, some creme de cassis maybe, then a burst of spice and violets, with maybe a bit of capsicum at the sides. There was a touch of VA on the sides, but I liked that nose otherwise - lots of little complex smells to pick through. The palate was very nice too. Full and generous on the attack, with blueberries, plums and a touch of cassis showing in a rather primary fashion, then giving a bit of way on the midpalate to some spice and dried earth. There was a lot to like here though, with its ripe depth wed to a fresh feel that gave a sense of energy and tension on the fruit. The finish had a rather drying, woody feel to it at first which I was not quite a fan of, but this too filled up and opened out after an hour or so, until it almost exploded across the backplate with interesting notes of dried lemon peel, savoury earth and hints of mint and menthol. It was still tight though, with chewy tannins aplenty that cried out for some food to tame. This needs a lot of time yet, but it is a very good wine indeed. I think this will be a superb drink in another decade or so.
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Brian of Mull commented:
12/2/23, 3:02 PM - Superb TN. I appreciate the detail of your experience. First class and thanks.