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This wine is 6 years old and has essentially zero sediment. That means a heavy-duty filtration, which causes me to think, how much flavor did they strip out? Putting that aside, this is very good. Classic scents of brambly dark blackberry and a hint of dark maple syrup, and smoky gravel. In the mouth, it’s large framed, and would benefit from a bit more flesh and fruit. But that’s quibbling. It went very nicely with my mesquite grilled hangar steak.
This wine is 6 years old and has essentially zero sediment. That means a heavy-duty filtration, which causes me to think, how much flavor did they strip out? Putting that aside, this is very good. Classic scents of brambly dark blackberry and a hint of dark maple syrup, and smoky gravel. In the mouth, it’s large framed, and would benefit from a bit more flesh and fruit. But that’s quibbling. It went very nicely with my mesquite grilled hangar steak.
Drinking wines made by the Peterson's tonight. This one is just entering its prime, dusty black fruits and plenty of spice. Just a hint of dry tannins remain on the finish
Drinking wines made by the Peterson's tonight. This one is just entering its prime, dusty black fruits and plenty of spice. Just a hint of dry tannins remain on the finish
A big wine, but not out of balance. Ripe nose of spicy ripe blackberry, smoky gravel, and a whiff of maple syrup. Mouthfilling bright, ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit with loads of stony minerals. Long finish has good acidity for such a big (15.1%) wine.
A big wine, but not out of balance. Ripe nose of spicy ripe blackberry, smoky gravel, and a whiff of maple syrup. Mouthfilling bright, ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit with loads of stony minerals. Long finish has good acidity for such a big (15.1%) wine.
Director Sales & Marketing Black Cordon Vineyards, Sixteen by Twenty Wines
8.8
First few sips were great and full of cherry and briar spice, big bouquet. As it opened, however, the structure was lacking and the flavors muted. Still very drinkable, though - nothing offensive or cloying, just dulled with air.
First few sips were great and full of cherry and briar spice, big bouquet. As it opened, however, the structure was lacking and the flavors muted. Still very drinkable, though - nothing offensive or cloying, just dulled with air.
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
