Community Tasting Note

• TannicBeast Likes this wine: 93 points

  October 15, 2016 - Another excellent bottling from this iconic vineyard. Ruby, with medium + intensity. Thick, dark, viscous legs. The nose is clean, complex and still developing, with medium (+) intensity. Ripe black cherry, red currant, black plum, sweet baking spices, with a nice overlay of oak (vanilla and caramel). The palate is dry but very fruity, with a very luscious mouthfeel. The acidity and tannins are medium and the alcohol is high (15.2%) but so well integrated that it is not particularly noticeable. The flavors are consistent with the nose, with primarily ripe black cherry, black currant and dark chocolate. The wine is full bodied to robust. The flavors are intense, with great length. This wine is drinking well now, is still fairly youthful, and will probably continue to do well for several more years. It is remarkably well balanced considering its big, luscious and brash style, but that is also its appeal. Would gladly buy again.

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