Community Tasting Note
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WineBurrowingWombat Likes this wine: 98 points
December 31, 2023 - Nose: [58°-60°] A brooding concentration of blackberries with a quiet and subtle ripeness, a bit of fresh blueberries, earthen oak, moss, and hints of dark chocolate. Purple and black flowers and if they were somehow sweet.
Palate: [58°-60°] Brooding black fruits, tons of clean and generous fruit without being heavy or weighty. Deep and damp earth, spiced oak, and something similar to a light, creamy coffee if it had a dob of rich fruit in it. Finishes with black and bitter minerals, and steeped tea. A long finish at that, with a dark graphite note that slowly surfaces on the finish.
Attributes: Clear, dark ruby, almost black. Dry with medium to medium-plus amounts of fine tannin. Medium-plus body with medium acidity (the acidity is well integrated if it's higher). Great finish of at least 20-22 seconds.
Thoughts: So giving and pleasurable while not tiring on the palate. I was constantly going back for a small, sip non-stop (terrible habit). Oozing with flavor from start to end, and manages to squeeze out every bit flavor on the finish. The generous profile does not waver over the course of emptying the bottle. Side note: if you fancy classic Napas or bdx style cabs, this won't butter your croissant. Drinking great now, and will hold well for years to come. Drink now through another handful of years.
Happy new year, everybody!
Serving notes: Bordeaux glass. Slow-ox'ed at cellar temp ~54° and consumed over 7 hours. Recommend serving ~56°-60°. Decant only as needed.1 person found this helpful 1,192 views