Tasted at Cristom Winery tasting room. The vineyard is the highest on the estate with iron influence from the Van Duzer Corridor winds. Fermented 40% whole cluster and aged 11 months in 30% new French oak barrels. Very minerally with medium+ to high acidity. Red cherry and strawberry fruit notes abound with some baking spice and good structure for aging. Very long finish. Nice now but some cellaring will make for even more complexity down the road. This wine just has a lot of charm.
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9/5/2023 - oldwines Likes this wine: 94 Points
Tasted at Cristom Winery tasting room. The vineyard is the highest on the estate with iron influence from the Van Duzer Corridor winds. Fermented 40% whole cluster and aged 11 months in 30% new French oak barrels. Very minerally with medium+ to high acidity. Red cherry and strawberry fruit notes abound with some baking spice and good structure for aging. Very long finish. Nice now but some cellaring will make for even more complexity down the road. This wine just has a lot of charm.
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