Friday, August 11, 2023 - Cru Beaujolais (K&L Wine Merchant - Redwood City): Hot (temperature-wise, not alcohol) and damp, slightly musty earth (all in a good way), oak and weeds with a faint note of red berries and subtle gooseberries on the nose. The mustiness blows off with little time and allows the fruits to really flourish.
Palate showed dark and deep cranberry flesh with dark pomegranate juice, mixed with a streak of dark and bitter minerals, and gentle steeped tea and light tree bark on the finish.
Comment posted by JLuch1:
8/13/2023 7:35:00 AM - Had this on 8/12 and these notes are spot on
Comment posted by WineBurrowingWombat:
8/13/2023 11:00:00 AM - Oh good, that's relieving to hear, I was worrying the tasting room was too crowded or something lol
Comment posted by JLuch1:
8/13/2023 3:34:00 PM - I meant specifically on your palate impressions. The nose I paid a bit less attention to this night. The 2020 I enjoyed quite a bit more than the 2021, but the 2021 still gets it done. For what it’s worth.
Comment posted by WineBurrowingWombat:
8/13/2023 4:50:00 PM - Oh great, now I need to try the '20 LOL
Comment posted by JLuch1:
8/14/2023 11:24:00 AM - Yea, unfortunately I have had less luck finding the 2020, especially for under 30$, so I’m holding the half case I have left. The 2021, is available at preferred retailers that will ship to most state, so I’ve been drinking those first and restocking as needed. I like Thivin as a nice food friendly cellar defender.