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Elkcims wrote: 92 points
September 23, 2023 - Decanted 1/2 btl 3 hours and had 1 glass. It was the first MM CS I've tried so I wasn't sure what to expect besides others reviews. What I got was a bit of iron and campfire aroma without discernible fruit absent detectable tannins. It was unlively. Rebottled and tried another glass the next day: Same earthy iron campfire on the palate, but with a hint of black raspberry and a bit softer. Decided to leave the balance (375) in an open bottle overnight and had a glass each of the following two days. Again, not much fruit but interesting: turned earth, mushroom, black raspberry, medium to full bodied. Given the vintage with the fires and smoke throughout the area it made me question whether this will improve with more discernible fruit or if this is the style. I hope that this improves over time. I plan to call MM to get some additional information on how best to serve this and what to expect.
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Elkcims commented:
10/10/23, 10:28 AM - Consulted Hayes at MM: fires started 10 days after grapes harvested. Absence of fruit likely due to being corked. Will try another bottle in a few days.