Community Tasting Note

La Cave d'Argent wrote:

Saturday, October 11, 2014 - This bottle was taken to a restaurant, where it was essentially popped and poured. Although the light was dim, there was no mistaking that this wine is deep-to-opaque ruby in color. Black currants, anise, mint and eucalyptus characterize the nose. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, fresh and has nicely integrated alcohol (despite being listed as 14.9%). The flavors mirror the nose and are guarded by substantial gritty tannins. The middle palate is solid and the finish, while lengthy, shows some tannic grip. This wine is simply not yet ready. Time in the cellar should smooth out the tannins and also give the wine some complexity. That said, I am somewhat concerned about the strong herbal element, an "issue" which will not resolve with cellaring. Drink now-2022.

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