Community Tasting Note

• cct wrote: 92 points

  April 20, 2020 - Pop and poured. Drunk over a couple hours.
  
  Translucent ruby. A pretty floral and red fruited nose with cherry, pomegranate, florals and some pastille notes. Sappy and deep, yet simultaneously detailed and focused. Mid weighted at most with a sense of subtle power and depth without weight. Beautifully balanced acidity frames this nicely. Quite long on the back end with more red fruits, florals and a Vosne like spice. A graceful, harmonious wine that seems to have what it takes for a bright future.
  
  This was an exercise in deciding future reloading. Simple answer. Yes. 92++

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3 Comments

• Seth Rosenberg commented:

  5/1/20, 6:47 PM - Nice note! How do you think the 18's compare to the 17's (I just got 4 different 17's to try! - the heritage 9 and 10 and the durant and house block)

• getfuzzy commented:

  5/2/20, 7:56 PM - Hi Seth, 2018 has more of a sappy core of fruit around great acidity, and our usual house style of tannins. Alcohols are equally low in 2018 to 2017 though. So it’s more approachable now but should age extremely well. The 2017s are more savory structure, but if you are looking to dig in to a bottle I would recommend the Durant. It’s been drinking really well lately, and with enough fruit to balance the structural aspects.
  
  Thanks for the CT note Todd, I love the 18 WR. Took me almost 20 years to make this wine, but I am seriously happy to have it. Be well!

• Seth Rosenberg commented:

  5/2/20, 8:10 PM - Thanks! I opened a #9 - I know it is way too early but I only bought one and wanted to see if I should buy more (I am already covered on #10). Also, I'm a big fan of structured wines. I'll probably open one of each of the 4 I bought over the next few weeks since they all sound wonderful. Cheers!

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