2018 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve
Community Tasting Note
stamperb Does not like this wine:
80 Points
Monday, February 5, 2024 - Nose: sweet cassis, rich milk chocolate. Palate: dark raisin, prickly oak, chemical solvent, warming bitterness, sharp tannins, lacked acidity and overall had a mild oxidized vibe; drank much hotter than even its 14.7% would suggest; surprisingly, there was already quite a bit of sediment in my bottle for a wine with only five or so years under its belt. Day two was similar to day one, but on day three the harshness began to mellow (tannins, oak, bitterness); more fruitiness emerges, namely thick ripe raspberry coulis and blackberry jam. Overall, not really my thing, but if I had more, I would definitely hold for a while.
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Comment posted by Somm David T:
4/13/2024 3:45:00 PM - This a producer bottling that should not be opened for 15-20 years. That is when it shines. If you don’t care to or can’t store your wine that long, there are other producers who will drink better young than this one. Best to avoid buying if you cannot hold them that long or buy older, well stored bottles on the secondary market. 96 is exceptional right now. Cheers.