Community Tasting Note

jeff nowak wrote:

Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 14.5% alcohol. russian river valley.

the evolution in the glass is dramatic. upon opening, i knew i liked what i thought this wine could be, but it wasn't enough. thin in the midpalate, and short in the finish. now, an hour later, the swan emerges. lovely mixed berries, an undercurrent of expressive spices and earth, a satisfying mid palate that segues into a sweet tannin/ mild cherry finish. i dug out my order form. holy bat shit! only 75 cases made. i have one more bottle, and i'll hold for a year to see if any additional complexities develop. however, i feel this wine is drinking beautifully tonight, and i am skeptical that it will "improve." drink at your convenience now, or over the next 5 years, and be impressed. hansel does a lot of things right. recommended.

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