Popped and poured; consumed over three days. The 2017 Musar “Hochar Pere et Fils” presents a deep garnet color with a near opaque core. Moderate staining of the tears. On the nose the wine is funky cherry accompanied by desiccated strawberry, leather, damp earth, espresso, baking chocolate, and some exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the fruit characteristics and non-fruit characteristics whilst adding a licorice, prunes and a woody note reminiscent of a hollowed out log. I have to say…after some time (Day 3), it’s just the slightest bit mousy...showing some volatility too…but well within my acceptable range for it. Finishes long, lasting well over a minute. Savory. A tremendous wine with a very Old World (Ancient) sensibility. The best vintage of “Hochar” I have had to date? To my taste, yes. — a month ago
A beautiful diamond in the rough that smells deeply of ancient oaks upon oncorking. The acidity matches the flavor well, like a mountain breeze that wakes the senses. — 2 months ago
A bit dry but good mix — a day ago
Floral hints with subtle spice — 2 months ago
Shengli Hu
Very spicy on the nose fresh fruits red blue black mix fruits licorice fruit basket black pepper stony characters too a lot of barrel texture vanilla on the palate and finish medium acidity medium + body medium concentration darker ruby medium+ finish
a blend of Mourvèdre Carignane and Zin. all from 130-year old vines — 19 days ago