Community Tasting Note

bjamesclark wrote:

Sunday, January 9, 2022 - Cristom Vertical (Eola Amity Hills AVA): 54% whole clusters and aged 18 months in 64% new French oak. From vines planted in 2014. Dijon (777, 115) and Pommard.
Moderate aromas in the glass with notes of dark cherry, pomegranate, and a hint of red apple skin with notes of tea, volcanic and scorched earth, smoke, spent coffee grounds, dried rose, sea mist and hits of bramble, spice and underbrush.
The palate shows a darker streak of fruit with plum skin, black currant and dark cherry notes that come with earthy undertones, dried rose petals, black tea, walnut bitters, underbrush, smoke and minerals and hints of pepper spice. A little tight right now even with the airtime given. Tannins are above moderate and gritty while the acidity is juicy and provides contrast against the tannins. The wine finishes moderately.
The wine will perhaps be better with a little more bottle time, that being said I don't sense a big jump in improvement.

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