Community Tasting Note
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AdamsGilmoreFamily Likes this wine: 91 points
December 12, 2020 - Appearance: Deep garnet core with quite a bit of fine sediment. Plenty of legs that are fairly dense and slow moving (alcohol is 14%).
Nose: Very intense. Lots of complexity. Strawberry and raspberry swirling with milk chocolate. Ripe brandied or Maraschino cherries. Almond. Fennel/anise, sweet tobacco, and something earthy—forest floor or cedar.
Palate: Medium to full bodied and dry. Complexity remains—flavours vary wildly depending on food pairing (see below). Nicely balanced—medium-high tannins and acid. Bitter dark chocolate. Dark cherry. Finish lingers, especially with the forest/cedar notes.
Food pairing: Needs some time to breathe before consumption—decanting recommended. Pairs nicely with something earthy, rich, and umami—a porcini mushroom bordelaise sauce and pasta would be great. We had it with mushroom risotto. Avoid spicier dishes and opt for creamy sauces over tomato-based sauces. Also pairs nicely with chocolate—milk chocolate brings out pepper notes typical in Syrah as well as cherries.1 person found this helpful 268 views
1 Comment
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Plusvini commented:
1/8/21, 3:21 PM - Excellent review of a difficult wine. Cheers.