Community Tasting Note

Vinacull wrote:

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 - Cellared from purchase. Aerate to decanter. At least two teaspoons of caked sediment on the side of the bottle. Color is full intensity garnet with lots of dark hues making this quite dark in the glass, opaque at center, some bricking evident throughout, distinct watery edge, full+ body, long thin slow legs. Nose is full intensity and somewhat port-like with deeply ripe black cherries baked in a light coat of brown sugar, a more savory twangy bass note of raw molasses, baking spices including cinnamon and anise, and underneath, loads of dark moist earth. Overall a decadently ripe nose but interesting in the way it is supported with earthy and savory elements. 16.5 abv and none of it showing, which is an achievement in itself. On taste we have full intensity rich ripe dark cherries - some fresh and some dried - covered in milk and dark chocolate, leather, and layers of earth that just keep unfurling in perfect counterbalance to the sweet attack. Not a lot of different flavors by name, but there is myriad subtlety that makes this quite complex on the palate. Medium acid, full tannins are present but fully integrated giving this a soft and velvety but still-firm finish. The finish might be the best part, stretching out in waves that turn from chocolate cherries to many shades of moist dark earth that grows in intensity and dryness from the tannins. This is a long, succulent and sensual dance. Still tasting remnants of earth minutes later. I see nothing here not to love. Can probably go another ten years but glad I opened it now to enjoy the current level of freshness in the fruit. 95 conservative.

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