2008 The Mascot
Community Tasting Note
GaryHOhio wrote:
Thursday, November 28, 2013 - I decanted this for 90 minutes, dark garnet in the glass, the nose was nice with plums, chocolate and cherries present, it was silky smooth in the mouth with traces of vanilla and oak and a nice pleasant finish. I felt there was good complexity of flavors which bodes well for the future.
The Mascot improved over the course of the evening, both the complexity and finish improved. It really opened up in the 4th hour.
This wine has an interesting history. It is made by Will Harlan the 26 year old son of Bill Harlan of BOND and Harlan Estate fame. The grapes for The Mascot come from the younger vines on the two famous (and expensive) vineyards.
Given the BOND and Harlan heritage and the potential this wine has to improve with age (IMO) I believe there is good value, perhaps exceptional, in the $75 price point.
While it is a very nice wine right now I believe it will improve with 4-5 years in the cellar. Perhaps a 95 someday in the future.
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