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Thursday, January 25, 2024 - "Duckhorn Portfolio" - I guess I missed all these mergers and acquisitions, not only with this wine, but others.( I heard the other day Duckhorn bought Sonoma Cutrer, too!)
Mt Harlan

Decant 30 minutes just to remove dark sludge sediment.
Will keep a glass overnight in Magnum decanter to somewhat assess it potential longevity etc
Addendum - tannins have definitely softened in the overnight air.. but also very present!
So to me, this still has significant longevity in it.
(That said, it's also delicate enough to pair with the shaved Garlics and Basil Atlantic Scampi with Rose'sauced Penne`.)

Usual PN characteristics
Ruby (no garnet rim), but deeper red, though still a translucence
Raspberry Red Cherry
(Fresh Sour cherry on mid palate and finish)
Blood orange peel
Earth Mushrooms Sage savory
forest floor
Grandpa's sweet pipe tobacco

Body med
Alcohol high
Acid high
Tannins silky, resolving, yet very present
Viscosity fully enveloping
Finish medium long 45- 60s

Having consumed this wine in the early 90s, from an early 80s vintage, this wine is significantly less appealing.
I'm uncertain the alcohol content in this wine benefits it?
It's definitely a nice wine, well made etc.
But, when I compare this, to Drouhin Oregon Roserock Zephrine, for exactly the same cost per bottle, I would buy the Oregonian blessing to our world!

That said, I recall the earlier vintages of Mills, as absolutely stunning.
And frankly, even here, I'm splitting hairs!

This wine is really delicious.
I will continue to buy it.

PN 100%
14.5% abv

Tonight's red w thin Air fried pork chops and Oregon cheddar filled gnocchi with a rosemary basil rose sauce.. maybe the reason for the wine's sour cherry finish? (Seems weird, but tastes great!)



PS- Drink The Rainbow!

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