Community Tasting Note
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Xfactor wrote: 94 points
November 12, 2013 - Last two authors have really put great descriptions on this offering; tkoby11 has very close notes to my markings this night. Very suave, composed, yet despite this it shows very good muscle especially when paired with chicken or pork or red sauce dishes. I loved the '09; this effort is even more outstanding. 50/5/13/9/9/8
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8 Comments
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BCharlieG commented:
11/13/13, 9:55 AM - agree, i'm definitely holding on to the other 2 i have for a little while (i hope) and will pick up more if i can find. fun wine, very educational for me.
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Xfactor commented:
11/13/13, 10:01 AM - I will be searching for more too. This will be hard to hang on to at this level of QPR.
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BCharlieG commented:
11/13/13, 10:02 AM - agree 100%. how long do you think is the optimal decanting? did you see my comment on it seeming closed off?
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Xfactor commented:
11/13/13, 10:12 AM - I have found with a lot of these new world types from the old world, especially mixed varietals, when drinking young a run through a Vinturi or similar device does enough for me that I can approach it in the glass immediately and still see some nice evolution. I did this last night as well (bottle-mounted Vinturi), so I am not sure how it evolved right after PnP. Old vines in my estimation can show that characteristic when young.
I do agree, because I saved some to try today (cool preservation), that I will likely not find this one went the distance overnight. But honestly, don't care - I rarely have bottles left over. -
BCharlieG commented:
11/13/13, 10:20 AM - completely agree. will take a shot on that approach next time. Vinturi, straight to decanter then let it hang out. let me know how the wine is today...been having that issue w/ a few bottles lately so maybe it's my timing or as you mentioned perhaps just stylistic
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Xfactor commented:
11/14/13, 6:13 AM - Had some decent longevity, slowly brought back to room temp, vinturi to glass. slightly muted fruit, but developed a prominent anise note, pronounced minerality. Would say you have about 26-30 hours on this bottle with careful rest overnight.
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BCharlieG commented:
11/19/13, 8:50 AM - you see wine spectator top 100 for 2013? number 81 this year
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Xfactor commented:
11/26/13, 8:22 AM - I would put it higher than 81 looking at that list. If the Passadouro gets slotted at 37, this is at least a notch above that, even with the price difference.