Pnp, no color on cork but dark garnet ring around deep purple center wine on pour, clear edges in the glass Brickish on the dump. Deep low nose, dark Berry- leather and cedar- some funk. High notes of cherry. Tastes black cherry, acidity is calm, tannins are softly presented. Almost ink and tar and lingers with some metallic (copper?) / Black licorice/ eucalyptus on finish. Smooth overall and relatable to parts of Shiraz, Cabernet, and petite sirah or tannat maybe. New grape to me and probably you too, try it . 8 years old on tasting and clear edges in glass around the dark garnet ring lets me confidently say another year+ of drinking or more. My score copies Wine Enthusiast, because what do I know about this grape? It's a fine wine, apparently about 25 bucks. I don't know if I'd buy a lot of these bottles but I'm not mad that I did. I hope to revisit after a decant. Re- read WE review and I get the plum, but dried plum.
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3/10/2024 - Pop somm Likes this wine: 89 Points
Pnp, no color on cork but dark garnet ring around deep purple center wine on pour, clear edges in the glass Brickish on the dump. Deep low nose, dark Berry- leather and cedar- some funk. High notes of cherry. Tastes black cherry, acidity is calm, tannins are softly presented. Almost ink and tar and lingers with some metallic (copper?) / Black licorice/ eucalyptus on finish. Smooth overall and relatable to parts of Shiraz, Cabernet, and petite sirah or tannat maybe. New grape to me and probably you too, try it . 8 years old on tasting and clear edges in glass around the dark garnet ring lets me confidently say another year+ of drinking or more. My score copies Wine Enthusiast, because what do I know about this grape? It's a fine wine, apparently about 25 bucks. I don't know if I'd buy a lot of these bottles but I'm not mad that I did. I hope to revisit after a decant. Re- read WE review and I get the plum, but dried plum.
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