Community Tasting Note

kkleg wrote:

Sunday, February 23, 2014 - - Garnet color - Purchased at auction for $45. 4cm ullage with an oxidized capsule. The cork was soaked through but (almost) came out in one piece. Poured into a decanter and there wasn't much sediment in the bottle.

Initial impressions: A bit of browning on the rim. Nose of dark fruit and band aids. It's rather unique. I can smell the Cabernet peeking out underneath. Dark cherry fruit, with just a touch of cedar on the palate. The tannins are still there.

One hour: The odd band aid smell is pretty much gone. There's a bit more fruit on the palate now and the finish seems a bit longer. The tannins don't seem as prominent and there's a touch of sweetness.

Two hours: The band aids are back, but it's not off-putting. There's also some nice cedar notes on the nose. The fruit is still pretty strong and the tannins are still in balance. The finish seems a bit longer and I can taste the Merlot in the blend.

Three hours: The band aids are virtually gone and there's sweet fruit on the nose. Sweet cherries on the palate, with nice astringency. It tastes great right now, so I'm going to finish it up.

Overall, this was an interesting wine. Clearly, it's past its prime, but it still has some life in it. It was definitely worth trying, but I won't run out to buy more. I wouldn't sit on this too much longer if you have some in your cellar.

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