Community Tasting Note
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VlgJeff wrote: 90 points
July 11, 2021 - Decanted for 30 minutes which did help the wine to open somewhat. Additional time in the decanter during the meal did not change/improve the wine. A deep purple color to a faded rim. Lots of earthiness and a touch of funk (which blew off) on the nose. The palate was dominated by dark red fruits and an equal portion of "scorched" earth, along with some dried blackberry and some spice. The acidity was appropriate, and any tannins were resolved, with no hint of the 15% abv.
The flavor profile leads me to believe that this wine was held (almost 12 years after vintage) beyond peak and the fruit is giving way to some darker components, so drink up soon.1 person found this helpful 905 views
3 Comments
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Mark1npt commented:
7/14/21, 9:53 AM - Been wanting to try this one, but tiring of 'scortched earth' in many of my wines, it seems. Or maybe my palate is just changing?
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VlgJeff commented:
7/14/21, 10:09 AM - The K Vintners (Charles Smith) wines, especially the Syrahs, are well worth a try -- especially the Royal City, but NOT the Boom Boom. Try to drink them in the 7 to 10 years after vintage window, with decant, for best results.
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Mark1npt commented:
7/14/21, 10:40 AM - Great, thanks for the heads up!