Community Tasting Note

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Friday, February 24, 2017 - Tucson Nebbiolo Winter Escape 2017

Double decanted for sediment in the AM

Light colored like a drop of cherry juice in weak iced tea when opened in the AM. You could read 10 font newspaper through this without any problem. Not that color is linked to quality in nebbiolo, but it's always a nice thing to note how pale can sometimes be profound, or in this case still very good.

Autmnal on the nose. Truffles, decaying leaves, tar, and balsamic undertones On the palate, more expansive, not rich, but effortless and running on the palate like mineral water. Broad and sappy yet at most mid weight. Pretty and subtle, for sure fading, but lovely nonetheless. This wine in particular absolutely popped with the black winter truffle risotto. It gained a savory umami level and synergy with the dish that no other wine poured up to that point did. Interestingly, an ounce or two the following morning, left in the open bottle had gained a little richness to the palate and gained a little redder nebbiolo fruit. Beautiful and fading. Graceful wine. 91

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