Black raspberry, black cherry, smoke. Firm, peppery tannins balanced by rich fruit and warmth. Notes of cedar and back olive in finish. A rich, fruit driven wine with plenty of length and intensity. Very nice. Enjoyed @wgharborhotel by the glass! Nice.
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(Rooster Hill Vineyards Cabernet Franc Estate Finger Lakes) Upon opening, the nose was dominated by campfire and mesquite aromas and flavors. I didn't like it very much and I was cursing American oak yet again. I wrote my notes out anyway, and searched for fruit and non-oak attributes, finding some buried behind the bacon. The next day, this was like a completely different wine. Night and day. Sure, there was still some smokiness, but instead of dominating, it complemented blackberry, black cherry, brown sugar spice and licorice on the nose, adding a layer of complexity instead of beating the other aromas into submission. The palate was soft, with plum and black cherry flavors hints of vanilla and smoke and an intense vein of black licorice that runs from start to finish. The tannins are soft and ripe, bringing just enough structure, and the finish lingers nicely with vanilla spice and more licorice.
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3/4/2010 - RedNewt wrote:
Black raspberry, black cherry, smoke. Firm, peppery tannins balanced by rich fruit and warmth. Notes of cedar and back olive in finish. A rich, fruit driven wine with plenty of length and intensity. Very nice. Enjoyed @wgharborhotel by the glass! Nice.
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