Community Tasting Note
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BVal wrote: 93 points
August 2, 2023 - Last tasted 9/15.
Color/App: deep/dark, slightly translucent ruby core -> deep ruby/garnet rim. A bit dense and chunky on PnP so I decanted and waited about 90 minutes before noting. Intensely black-fruited bouquet that runs heavy on charcoal/toast and forest floor/bramble. Unfortunately I'm missing the perfume and flowery elements that seemed prevalent eight years ago. The palate is still primarily black cherries and blackberries with notes of tar and a little barnyard and smoke. Still presenting a nicely structured midpalate and excellent acidity, this has just lost a little oomph as it has aged without gaining any corresponding complexity. So in summation: I think this is it -- we're on the plateau -- I'd suggest popping the cork to those who still have any left (though it will probably hold here for at least another 3-5 years).355 views