This was after a 4 hour decant. It could use a 6 hour decant. Front and mid palate were okay, but there was still a lot of tannin. There is at least some fruit left! I would still age at least 2 years. Hard to believe at 1o years, this needs more time, but I guess that is Tannat.
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Showing really well now, but that was after a 4 hour decant, which I think is imperative with Tannat in order for it to show its true colors. Do not PnP this wine. It will disappoint.
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11/18/2023 - SLOFred Does not like this wine: 88 Points
Getting long in the tooth at this point. Certainly not the best example of this wine from TCV. I think it is likely related to its age.
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2/10/2023 - SLOFred Likes this wine: 91 Points
Creamy vanilla flavors up front. 2.5 hour decant is vital to soften the tannins. A real good example of how well this grape does in West Paso.
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4/4/2022 - SLOFred Likes this wine: 91 Points
Fallowing a 2 hour decant, this was a lovely, complex wine that paired well with Bolognese.
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12/14/2021 - SLOFred wrote: 89 Points
This was after a 4 hour decant. It could use a 6 hour decant. Front and mid palate were okay, but there was still a lot of tannin. There is at least some fruit left! I would still age at least 2 years. Hard to believe at 1o years, this needs more time, but I guess that is Tannat.
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10/31/2021 - SLOFred Likes this wine: 90 Points
Showing really well now, but that was after a 4 hour decant, which I think is imperative with Tannat in order for it to show its true colors. Do not PnP this wine. It will disappoint.
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