Community Tasting Note

Omar Khayyam wrote:

Friday, January 30, 2009 - A flawless product.

At the same time - when I first had a sip, I was struck by the intensity of the well integrated and fruit forward palate - to the point of actually lacking some clearly identifiable references, except other such wines in the same style.

Sure, it is perfectly balanced by the exact right level of acidity and smooth tannins - you could drink it now with food or save it for later. But the point is that when I ransacked my olfactory memory function, the wine seemed to have more in common with some expensive Argentinean Malbecs made in the modern style - at least one of which - was made by Rolland as well.

So - summing up, there's clearly a good wine for you. But perhaps not as interesting or unique (I'm not a terroir guy so I won't use that word here) as to warrant me ever buying it again for 50 bucks.

Disclaimer: I have no particular dog in the fight against modern winemaking and the supposed parkerification of wines as symbolized by Michel Rolland who apparently consulted on this wine. I am on record for appreciating all styles of wine making.

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