Community Tasting Note

La Cave d'Argent wrote:

Friday, October 9, 2015 - This opaque crimson, massively extracted wine (a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot) was tasted in double-blind fashion from a well-cellared bottle kindly provided by J.P. Ripe blackberry, cassis, plum and spice box aromas are followed by a profile of similar flavors. There is a strong vanilla-laden oak component to this wine as well as a substantial whiff of alcoholic heat (listed as 14.9%). The tannins are massive (albeit fine-grained) and there is more than a hint of volatile acidity (despite serving at approximately 60-65° F). While there is no drop-off in the middle and the finish is at least medium in length, there is no denying that this offering pushes the envelope of ripeness and balance. To my palate, it is over-the-top, drinking more like a youthful Petite Sirah than the Bordeaux-style blend that it is. Owners of well-cellared bottles would be wise to hold this wine for now in the hope that it will somehow integrate its ripe fruit, alcohol, tannins and heavy oak. I am not optimistic, but I could also be very wrong. Drink 2020-2030.

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