Community Tasting Note

aagrawal wrote:

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - JP Morgan WineBeserkers Dinner (Bar Agricola, San Francisco): Clear ruby red color with minimal bricking; aromatic nose with really well balanced dill, plush blackberry, savory, earthy, not quite bell pepper but definitely a nice green component, quite complex and well integrated; full bodied, deep black fruits with good depth, some minerality through the midpalate, persistent concentration; medium-length finish. As before, the nose is stronger than the palate but overall the wine is among the best california has to offer: plush dense fruit without being at all overripe or candied, complex with savory aromas without being overtly green, superb integration, velvety mouthfeel. Very enjoyable and at peak, drink over the next 5 years. 94-95
Update: double decanted for 3 hours; nose is showing much more role purple fruit than when first opened, much blackcurrant, very unique and interesting; palate is ripe and full bodied but excellently made, fits the md of california cult cab. Wonderful wine, though I can see how others may not like their style. Has plenty of time, and actually improved substantially with air. 95-97

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