2018 Matt Morris Wines Charbono Shypoke Vineyard
Community Tasting Note
Geaux Tigers wrote:
Saturday, May 29, 2021 - Into the depths of the Unknown (a/k/a Mostly wines we have yet to taste); 5/27/2021-5/29/2021: PnP. This one yielded a lot of oohs and aahs and more conversation than any of the other wines. Comments were all over the place. Nose smelled like a champagne with a hint of Riesling. Palate was dark fruited, one taster noted a raisin finish (positive!) on the back end which I didn’t get.
Now I know what Charbono tastes like! I still don’t know how to fairly score and put a number on this, so I won’t. In all fairness this was served later and went up against some very stiff competition. That being said, it went quick and not a single negative or meh comment.
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Comment posted by Mark1npt:
5/29/2021 8:08:00 AM - Yes, this can be a different one to rate. I liked it (twice) but scored one a 93 and another a 95. It def needs a lot of air, but as with your group I really liked it and no negs whatsoever....just needs more time, IMO.
Comment posted by WineBurrowingWombat:
5/29/2021 8:13:00 PM - Loved the notes here and hearing about the experience, great stuff Geaux!
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
5/29/2021 8:23:00 PM - Wombat....what am I, chopped liver? Lol......
Comment posted by WineBurrowingWombat:
5/29/2021 8:42:00 PM - LOL
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
5/29/2021 9:01:00 PM - Glad you laughed!
Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:
5/30/2021 9:22:00 AM - Haven't tapped one of these yet but need to. Heritage was something else and it sounds like these are in that same bucket even though very different.
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
5/30/2021 9:41:00 AM - M, this came across as very different to me than the Heritage. Not quite as approachable, but with a good decant it is quite good. Of course, more pure concentrated Charbono. I really like it but I think I may like the blend even better....could be why we don't see many pure Charbono wines out there in the marketplace?
Comment posted by Geaux Tigers:
5/30/2021 10:23:00 AM - I agree, upon reflection, I think the Heritage is better, it’s more complex, and for my palate the PS and Malbec compliment the blend.
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
5/30/2021 1:58:00 PM - GT.....I'm gonna hold some of my SVDs and try in a year. I suspect they'll be rocking better then. In the meantime the Heritage is really a pleasant drink!