April 3, 2024 - Still quite too young will try again in 3 years. Tannins are dominant. Marion berry, blackberry then light cedar
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November 19, 2023 - Had the 2017 and 2012 last year and liked them quite a bit, but could not get into the 2014. It was mosty about the fruit, little secondary notes, and the fruit seemed a bit harsh. Didn't take detailed notes. Really needed food to enjoy it
May 16, 2023 - Drink now; this wine is no longer improving with age.
May 15, 2023 - Medium intensity of aroma, still quite dark with little bricking. Barrel notes still somewhat prominent. Despite noticeable oak notes, well-balanced with dark plum-like fruit starting to move into secondary phase. Some complexities of tobacco leaf. Medium+ length. I liked it a lot more than everyone else.
April 5, 2023 - Sight: The wine is clear with a medium ruby color.
Nose: The nose is clean with a medium(+) intensity aroma of blackberry, black cherry, black currant, vanilla, baking spice, and a hint of leather.
Palate: The wine is dry with high acidity, medium(+) alcohol, medium(+) tannins, and a medium(+) body. The flavors on the palate are consistent with the nose, with additional notes of cedar and tobacco. The finish is long.
Conclusion: This is a high-quality wine with well-integrated tannins and a complex flavor profile. It can be enjoyed now or aged further (5-7 years).
January 28, 2023 - still going strong, lots of structure and deep fruit.
December 26, 2022 - This wine was good but just not great IMHO. It went up against a 2014 Gorman Zachary's Ladder and the Zac's Ladder blew it away and at half the price point of the Ferguson. Having had several bottles of Ferguson now it seems they may be better drunk early rather than later in life. Tannins had faded way back and the finish was not all that long. YMMV.
December 21, 2022 - Love this vintage. Three hour decant of this magnum, consumed over next two hours, continuing to improve. Beautifully balanced, wonderful acidity with the malbec being deliciously present on the finish. WOTN our of a great lineup.
March 29, 2022 - Still too tannic for my preference but not unexpected. Decanted for 1h30 and drank with a ribeye. Will hold the rest for 3 years minimum before trying again.
February 28, 2022 - No change in my previous note.