Community Tasting Note

Takao wrote:

Friday, April 5, 2024 - Deep ruby color. Pronounced aromas of black cherry, cassis, red plum, raisin, tobacco, blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, chocolate, tar, a bit of green bell pepper. Dry, full body, high yet soft tannins, med acidity, high alcohol, long finish. Feels a bit more restrained on the nose but it’s really rich on the palate, and hedonistic is the word that describes this wine very well. Mouthfeel almost reminds me of a Port. Fruits are very ripe and is borderline jammy. Given the very high abv and intensity of aromas, this would probably benefit from a few hours of decanting. Winemaker noted the wine has good acidity especially for a hot year, but I think acidity is still lacking. This wine is so praised that I had a bit too high expectation. Still a good wine though. Better after a few years but I doubt this can improve for 20/30 year. 83+

After a few hours of aeration, the wine tastes a lot more balanced. Fresher fruits and savory notes like meat loaf are uncovered and finish feels a bit longer. Yet alcohol is still there and it still doesn’t knock my socks off. 84+

Day2: the wine feels less rich and fruits characters shifted from ripe black cherry to strawberry jam. I like this better but I don’t see this as improvement from last glass yesterday. Bitterness from alcohol is more noticeable now.

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