Community Tasting Note

• braisedlambshank wrote: 89 points

  January 6, 2011 - Dense, intriguing nose; displaying sour cherry and violet components over deep minerality: gunsmoke, pencil lead, graphite, scorched earth, ash, etc. and a hint of some barrel aging. Slight raisined fruit note as well; while there is some fruit, this is a very minerally, earthy wine. On the palate this is medium-plus bodied with gritty, somewhat drying tannins. True to its nose it doesn't deliver much fruit, with sour cherry and vanilla upfront but fading to a smoky, earthy and leathery finish. Well balanced; acid and alcohol are in check, with a bit of a rustic character. Nice length, interesting wine. Very good value and would make an excellent pairing for an aggressively seasoned, rare cut of beef or pork.

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