Community Tasting Note

Monday, June 27, 2022 - Saturday get-together: This is my fourth time with this wine, so I’ll just mention some particulars that I think might be noteworthy. This presented as advertised and expected for the most part, with a rich and chewy presentation that speaks to quality black and blue fruit and alluring texture. On the initial pop of the cork, the expression was somewhat muted, and it took a ton of swirling to finally get it into 3rd gear. Once it began to show some of its personality, the flavors began to meld (and melt) in a way that added to an improved mouthfeel. On first pass, it was not especially inviting or in balance, with a prominent cassis note dominating the flavor landscape over the blacker berry, earth, and spice notes. The final sips were the best, but I have to admit that it never fully blew past the stratosphere in a way I have experienced with previous bottles. A small disappointment to be sure, but not a catastrophic one.

The day before this event I would have recommended consumption now and within the next 5-7 years. I’ll take a more conservative route due to this latest experience – where I was given pause due to my impression that this bottle just needed more time to open (and no, not to make excuses for the wine). Bottom line, it was not a perfect showing. It was a good showing, but I can’t help but wonder if rushed/end of the night service had something to do with that. All the parts were there, but for me, they didn’t fully amalgamate the way the could (and should) have. I’ll try to hold remaining bottles to see what 15 years from vintage looks like.

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Comment posted by Cyclist:

6/27/2022 1:37:00 PM - Oh man, bummed to have missed this get together! Sounds like it was a great time!
Comment posted by csimm:

6/27/2022 1:39:00 PM - We gotta get you back out to California!!
Comment posted by Cyclist:

6/27/2022 2:30:00 PM - I will likely be out in late October (mostly up in Napa/Sonoma/North Bay) for a week or so, perhaps we can try for something or some wine tasting then!
Comment posted by csimm:

6/27/2022 4:54:00 PM - Shoot me an email when you solidify some dates. Would love to share a glass.
Comment posted by Cyclist:

6/27/2022 5:16:00 PM - Will do.