Community Tasting Note

golfwine wrote:

Friday, October 14, 2016 - This is further support of my claim to not enjoy Cabs unless they are at least 10yrs old. Ramey's designated bottlings were always some of my favorites (an empty '01 Jericho Cyn. holds a place on my countertop 'Hall of Fame'). This wine was broodingly deep, dark crimson to the edge, which is puzzling because there wasn't any sediment and so would indicate that it was fined & filtered?..I'd guess a testament to the amazing fruit quality. It had a textural richness in the mouth that I can't recall experiencing, aside from a Abadia Retuerta Rivola some 15+yrs ago. Wafting with pencil lead, roasting spices and wild mushroom, the earthy and herbal profile carried into the flavors, that were spiked with sweet fruit - crushed black cherries. A notable level of acidity remains, as well as some chalky tannins masked by the sweet fruit to make a very well balanced wine. It likely has a good 5+ years left but there's no reason to delay the gratification!

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