Community Tasting Note

fairnymph wrote:

Sunday, February 1, 2009 - Very, very dark purple-garnet, almost opaque; blackish. Visually stunning.

Surprisingly hot nose (considering lengthy decant time beforehand) that's also dark and rich; raisins, brandy, prunes, and spice. Very complex.

Pleasantly sour and tannic on the palate; full-bodied but with medium mouthfeel. Sour cherry, bing cherry, dark berries, prune. Fruit not as present as nose suggested, but this is still jammy and combined with bold yet balanced tannins, a chewy structural effect. Surprisingly, obviously earthy for a Californian PS; this is more like an 'old world' wine in that respect.

Long finish that's sour, a bit woody and spicy; clove. This remains hot, with noticeable but not unpleasant alcohol throughout drinking and finish and despite extended decanting. Perhaps one of the most interesting and complex PSs I've enjoyed; I cannot overstate its complexity & uniqueness.

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