Community Tasting Note
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houtx wrote: 78 points
January 5, 2010 - Initially, the nose is of rotten vegetables. I thought at first burnt flowers, but the floral element rapidly degraded to rank decay and burning. Think salad that has been in the fridge too long. Very vegetal. Maybe a hint of raspberry jam, but only slightly, like the aforementioned salad had a raspberry vinaigrette on it. Maybe an old, burnt salad with raspberry dressing.
As time passes, more straight up vegetables, green bell peppers, celery, but still a hint of rotten.
Was afraid to try it, frankly, and upon tasting, it isn't a champ at all. Good feel. Dry like I like em. Nothing complex, but interesting. I had to limit the air entering my mouth though to avoid the flavors associated with the nose before it aired out, which is a first for me. Give it some air, and this thing really mellows out. Leather blackberries, woody.
With the funky smell and boring taste on the negative side, and the shear uniqueness to the positive, this is average, but very very unique. Worth a shot for the price. Be sure to try a few sips with your nose plugged.5,508 views
1 Comment
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mzaf commented:
6/10/10, 6:59 PM - Quite frankly ... as i taste this wine and read your notes, its obvious that we r tasting 2 very different wines ... i would dare suggest that your bottle is "crocked" ... can't possibly offer any other explanation for our opposing tasting notes!