Community Tasting Note

RockinCabs wrote:

Saturday, March 9, 2024 - Gorgeous garnet purple color, slight bricking at at the rim, but deep and bright at the core.

Nose is reticent for the first 10-15 minutes, but straightens up and shows a nice plum, blackberry, floral and spice tones. Lots of violets and cinnamon on the nose that enliven the dark fruit.

Palate is excellent. Fine silky mouthfeel with good weight, but not at all overbearing. The modest 13% abv gives just enough glycerin, but the overall freshness, herb garden, plum, cassis and leather notes lead. Detailed spice on the back end.

Finish is spicy with clove and cinnamon notes, and a great sweet plum that lingers. This is drinking around peak, but is on a plateau where it will be great for another 10-15 years if well stored. Classic 90's Napa before the ripness trend took over.

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