Community Tasting Note

csimm wrote:

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - Vice Versa weekend and dinner: In a sea of top-shelf Napa Cabernet Sauvignons, this SQN was able to wedge its way into the crowd and make a fine showing. However, two things about that. Firstly, there was an obvious profile difference that made evaluation (at least, MY evaluation) of it a little difficult. Having a 2012 Harlan side by side with a 2016 SQN is an acrobatic palate-bender that can pull me in different directions. Second, like its older sister the 2015 SQN “E,” this Pajarito needs time. It desperately wants to flaunt deeper berry and darker fruit flavors, but it stays primarily in the upper register (air helped but it obviously didn’t get it to extraordinary heights given its youth). Notes of anise, unsmoked cigar, and candied cherry notes rose to the top, but again, they stopped short of fully thriving. An alcoholic finish aided in keeping the texture and flavors at bay. A wine of power and charisma that needs to soften and deepen its character with time. Hold until 2027+. A budding champ without a doubt… with proper patience.

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