Community Tasting Note
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grafstrb wrote:
October 1, 2023 - -- tasted non-blind on Days 1, 2 and 4 --
NOSE: initially, pretty flat; light Sherry-esque aromatics -- along the lines of a Fino. Never blossomed or unfurled in any kind of dramatic fashion over 4 days.
BODY: medium-light to medium bodied; medium-rich golden yellow color -- perhaps leaning into amber territory.
TASTE: medium+ to high acidity; oaky, but this is behind a more front-facing, juicy, mineral-forward (wooly) Viura presentation; very slightly oxidative; alc. is hidden (13.5%); as with the Nose, faintly Sherry-esque on the palate; this was possibly at its best on Day 4, by which time a little Strawberry Runts note had emerged. In the context of this LdH bottling, this vintage is certainly on the more subdued end of the spectrum. I'm hoping it simply needs more age, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't at all nervous ... we'll see. For now, best to Hold.3 people found this helpful 1,909 views
3 Comments
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Decanting Queen commented:
11/18/23, 6:53 AM - Darn, I just picked up 4 of these. Have loved all the earlier vintages I have tried
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grafstrb commented:
11/18/23, 10:14 PM - Yeah, me too. I do note, with some inkling of desperate hope, that I had this '15 at a younger age than I've had most (all?) previous bottles, so maybe this just needs more time.
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Decanting Queen commented:
11/19/23, 5:19 AM - Fingers crossed…