Community Tasting Note

wmccone54 wrote:

Saturday, June 1, 2019 - I haven’t had this in 7-1/2 years, but it’s hitting full stride today. At almost 12 years, this is mature, but still shows a youthful color and appearance: clear, deep ruby, no signs of bricking. Pronounced and complex aromas and flavors: beautiful purple violets, spicy red currant, cocoa powder, stewed red plum, dried red cherry, ground cinnamon, dried red earth, mixed herbs, decaying oak mulch, and some dried leaves. Tannin, acid, and fruit all in perfect balance. Follows through with a huge and long finish. Stood up to a grilled Ribeye steak. An outstanding California Merlot, this will not benefit from further cellaring, but it could drink well for another 2-3 years if cellared properly.

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