Community Tasting Note

River Rat wrote:

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - Got this bottle from Duncan Arnot-Myers when I was picking up my AR Rosé. Let it sit in the cellar for a couple months before popping. Followed over 4 days. Blend of 84% Syrah from clones 877 and 470, 16% Grenache grown in volcanic soil at 1100', 13.5% abv.
Day 1 decanted a couple hours over lunch. Real tight but hinting to its structure with big black/blue fruit, nice acid backbone and mouth drying tannins. Recorked, put in fridge and revisited on day 4.
Deep dark opaque purple. Captivating nose of violets, licorice and nutmeg. The palate is medium/full, with soft, silky blue fruit, white pepper and iron. Balanced acid, a little grapefruit pith and chalky tannins frame the finish. Nice mouthful of juice here with a bright future.

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