Community Tasting Note

• ajbergren wrote: 88 points

  September 27, 2019 - Dark, brooding ruby red with medium plus optical density and medium to high specular reflectivity. Aroma intensity is strong, with decent complexity, showing cherry, confected juicy red fruits, and a bed of gravel and aromatic florals. On the palate, fresh acidity, medium body, and very soft tannins provide a texture that is rich, but not quite sappy. Decent framework, with a medium density and a sense of concentration, but not overdone. Flavours of juicy cherry and rich ripe raspberries on the attack, with an underlying sweetness that is forward and almost showy. A bit of gravel underneath, but primarily red fruits. The midpalate shows a bit of evolution toward tart and a bit darker fruit, but still red juicy for the most part. Here is a bit of flatness; not hollow, but just a straight evolution with added depth. Final transition shows florals and light earth, with a touch of spice and savory flavours, to finish with a toffee and very light roasted coffee. Intensity fades for a shortish finish.
  
  This is easy-to-drink and fruit forward wine. Has classic PN notes, but lacking a bit of depth. Still, it does show a certain personality at least, and is a plump and rounded juicy drink. Certainly a ripe feel to it, but still restrained and beautiful with elegant balance. Maybe a reflection on the vintage, but seems more fruit-forward than anything, making for a nice, easy and light wine that is ready to drink now. Would be likely to please a crowd, and I'd use this for hosting a party with diverse participants. Might look for a bit more depth at this price point, but honestly, it's quite fun and delicious, and ready to drink now, so have this for a rounded, red-fruited, and easy going PN experience.

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