Community Tasting Note

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - Decanted through an aerator 10 hours prior to tasting. The muted fruit tasted mature through a heavy haze of tannin so I doubt this wine will ever come together. Personally, I think this style is a mistake and certainly eliminates all but the most optimistic of the senior crowd. So many Paso wines are beautifully accessible after several years. I truly wish this producer were one of them.

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Comment posted by The Wine Write:

2/24/2015 2:06:00 PM - What do you think the typical drinking window is on these?
Comment posted by jeagle:

2/25/2015 6:57:00 AM - That is a good question. I looked back at my tasting notes. In Dec. 2014, I had a 2007 Akasha which is the oldest Torrin I have tasted. It was in balance but the fruit was still tight, so the Akasha appears to take a long time. However, I had a 2009 Banshee last January and it was much more open so I think it depends on which bottling and even which year. Last month I tasted a 2011 Law Vyd. and it was already approachable. I am hoping that is due to a change in style and not just reflective of the vineyard or vintage. I fear the Tsundere is in the Akasha class, whereas Maven should be more forthcoming.
Comment posted by The Wine Write:

2/25/2015 7:12:00 AM - Appreciate your insight. I had a 2006 Akasha last April that I picked up via WineBid. It was extremely closed early (was a restaurant pop n pour); then seemed to wax and wane through the night. Interesting, but not what you want to see. I think I lean toward opening early rather than sitting on them.
Comment posted by jeagle:

2/25/2015 7:23:00 AM - Yes, once decanted the Torrin wines do not progress in a straight line, another frustration. I plan to try another 2011 soon to learn if the Law Vyd. was an outlier or whether Torrin is taking a more modern approach. Thanks.