2011 Gemstone Estate Red
Community Tasting Note
wmccone54 wrote:
Monday, September 2, 2019 - Due to the cold, wet vintage in 2011, most Napa reds became “tainted” through the wine press; and as such, many knowledgeable consumers avoided the vintage. Subsequently, there were a number of high quality, outstanding wines that sold at a huge discount...this is one of those wines.
Decanted and enjoyed with smoked beef short ribs. Wonderful aromatics displaying black coffee, wet earth, mint, purple violets, sweet cinnamon, graphite, blackberry, black cherry, and black plum. The primary flavors are more in a support role, which piques my interest. The balance is there with structure in equilibrium with fruit and oak. Long finish. Still in development; cellaring should easily support another 5-7 years of enjoyment.
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