PNP. nose was very tight so splash decanted. this allowed a few cherry and earth aromas to escape, but still tight. Swishing shows good acid structure, with some spicy tannin on the finish. sipping shows polish, still very tight cherry fruit and a black tea note, with a zing of alcohol on the end of the mid-palate. definitely ripe new world, but with the structure to improve with some time....I worry though that the alcohol will be overbearing when this starts to soften, so I would drink sooner rather than later.
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8/14/2015 - chcook Likes this wine:
PNP. nose was very tight so splash decanted. this allowed a few cherry and earth aromas to escape, but still tight. Swishing shows good acid structure, with some spicy tannin on the finish. sipping shows polish, still very tight cherry fruit and a black tea note, with a zing of alcohol on the end of the mid-palate. definitely ripe new world, but with the structure to improve with some time....I worry though that the alcohol will be overbearing when this starts to soften, so I would drink sooner rather than later.
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