Community Tasting Note

La Cave d'Argent wrote:

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - This opaque crimson wine (a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc) was splash-decanted and serially tasted over three hours. The nose opens over the first hour to show moderately intense aromas of cassis, licorice and exotic spices. Full-bodied on the palate, with low-to-medium acidity, medium sweet tannins and well-integrated alcohol (which is listed as 14.4%). Unfortunately, the middle palate thins a bit and the resurrected finish is a bit terse. There is a lot to like about this wine, and it is certainly enjoyable now. It falls short of the mark, however, based upon the middle and the end. Perhaps these deficiencies will be mitigated with a bit of cellaring, but I would not necessarily buy this wine with the intent of cellaring (as it is enjoyable now and is reasonably priced). Drink now-12/18.

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