Community Tasting Note

wirelesswine wrote:

Sunday, April 11, 2021 - Opened a 2009 and 2010 Firebelle for a side by side comparision, alongside some grilled Delmonico steaks. The wines came off more different than just the extra year of bottle age would suggest, so I looked back to the original winery materials that came with the shipments. Sure enough, the 2010 was referenced as less fruit-driven than its 2009 predecessor, even in its early years. For 2010, the percentage of merlot had dropped and the Cab Sauvignon and Malbec increased in the blend. This corresponds well to my experience - almost everyone at the table preferred the 2009 which was very much open for business; the 2010 seemed a bit shut down. 2009 also had a redder fruit, whereas 2010 seemed darker, perhaps more savory too. I'd open the 09's now for the excellent fruit, and continue to sit on the '10.

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