Community Tasting Note
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VeniceCalif wrote: 88 points
April 15, 2019 - Guess what: There are varying styles of Mission wines in CA. This one is from the lighter end of the spectrum. Decanted 1 hr. ahead. Very pale ruby with an orange edge, halfway between a Pinot Noir and a rosé. Nice but shy nose of cherry, white pepper, peach. Pleasant on the palate, with earthy and orange peel flavors leading. Quite light-bodied as befits the color, with easy acid balance. Finishes with light grip and low tannins. Only 2 barrels made.
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yhn commented:
5/25/19, 9:16 PM - As a tip, there's no way I'd decant a wine like this. Contrast the nose you got to Aagrawal's "highly aromatic". Dry wine from this grape is best made to maximize and maintain its aromatics, then be consumed within the year after release (at most). Aging or decanting will only lose the best part of the wine.