Community Tasting Note

Champagneinhand wrote:

Thursday, October 13, 2011 - So I knew I was popping this syrah way to early, but couldn't resist. After decanting, the wine seemed a bit shutdown even after 3 hours. The nose was of red fruit and heavy new oak. Big chewy tannins and the crisp acid made me think at least another 3 years. I left in the decanter all night and this wine had a different story to tell. Bright and vibrant red fruit, mainly dark cherry, pie cherries, cranberry and red currants spilled from the glass. It also had Thanksgiving spices of black pepper, mace, sage and some thyme. There was still oak needing to integrate but a vanilla extract was present. Long finish where the spices and tannins predominate. The wine was a deep dark ruby and very deep. Again I'll wait another couple of years before I try another. Massive potential.

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