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Monday, October 16, 2023 - Cracking the whip; 10/16/2023-10/23/2023 (Eagan, MN): N: Bursting on the nose with dark flowers, matching colored fruits, dark earth, spiced and dark tree bark, and a touch of incense. Some generous chocolate that appears then gradually integrates into the rest of the aromas. A bit of anise adds to the complexity. The nose is ridiculous. It's as if the earth was damp from over saturation of fruit instead of morning dew.

P: The expected spectrum of dark red and blue fruit that, when blended together, becomes almost black. A badass note of tar and graphite that plays really well with the fruit and a dark core of earth. Pleasureful bitterness of tree bark, graphite, tar and steeped tea lingers into the long finish. Powerful fruit but with the proper amount of character to keep things in balance.

Enjoy now for some tasty hedonism or cellar for another 3-6 years for better integration and some sanding down of any rough edges.

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