Community Tasting Note
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ChairmanKao Likes this wine: 93 points
September 1, 2023 - ABV: 13.0%. Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon. Upon opening, the nose is showing a lot of earthy notes of hay and barnyard (possibly brett?), but as it blows off over the next hour, a gorgeous bouquet of roasted Herbes de Provence appears in the foreground with hints of red and black fruits in the background. There's ample acidity on the mid-palate, keeping everything intact, and the tannin level could use some more years in the cellar. This wine is still very tight so I'm hoping that it'll open up and get better tomorrow.
9/2/2023 - Raised the score by three points (from 90 to 93). The earthy and herby notes have blown off on the nose, revealing dark red fruits and some cassis from the Cab. Lots of raspberry and cherry tones on the mid-palate, supported by good acidity that pushes the profiles to the finish. There's a lot of potential in this wine and I think it can easily cellar for another 5-10 years. If you're planning to open your bottle, decant it for at least an hour.221 views