Popped and poured into a decanter 30 minutes prior. Served double-blind. In the glass, the wine appears a deep garnet with some light staining and what appears to be some slight sediment. Medium+ viscosity. One the nose, a fascinating mix of spiced apple sauce, Fig Newtons, cherries, bruised strawberry, red plum, pink peppercorn, rosemary, baking spices, and pool raft (yes, that’s what you read)…and maaaaybe just a touch of the mouse which could be a clue as to where this might be from. On the palate, the wine is dry, medium tannin, medium++ acid, and alcohol medium+. This wine is complex with a long finish. Frankly, this is incredibly quaffable and ever so pretty! While I think could last longer, the low addition of sulfur has me thinking it’s best to drink these in the next few years. After all, they are delicious right now.
Popped and poured into a decanter 30 minutes prior. Served double-blind. In the glass, the wine appears a deep garnet with some light staining and what appears to be some slight sediment. Medium+ viscosity. One the nose, a fascinating mix of spiced apple sauce, Fig Newtons, cherries, bruised strawberry, red plum, pink peppercorn, rosemary, baking spices, and pool raft (yes, that’s what you read)…and maaaaybe just a touch of the mouse which could be a clue as to where this might be from. On the palate, the wine is dry, medium tannin, medium++ acid, and alcohol medium+. This wine is complex with a long finish. Frankly, this is incredibly quaffable and ever so pretty! While I think could last longer, the low addition of sulfur has me thinking it’s best to drink these in the next few years. After all, they are delicious right now.
Jul 21st, 2023
Wife’s birthday wine. Always supremely special, even under difficult vintage circumstances.
Wife’s birthday wine. Always supremely special, even under difficult vintage circumstances.
Jul 11th, 2020
Gorgeous pure raspberry and red currant fruit, elevated aromatics with a hint of spice and barnyard. Impressive
Gorgeous pure raspberry and red currant fruit, elevated aromatics with a hint of spice and barnyard. Impressive
Jul 6th, 2019
Under-ripe fruit, nice acidity, a little iodine/salinity combo. Can’t think of a better Thanksgiving Dinner wine.
Under-ripe fruit, nice acidity, a little iodine/salinity combo. Can’t think of a better Thanksgiving Dinner wine.
Nov 22nd, 2018
A touch volatile, which is to be expected in riper vintages like 2009 and 2015 from Producers who use less/minimal SO2. Rich, dense fruit, large scale and heavier than I prefer, and surely showing alcohol. A crowd pleasing vintage, but, again, lacking the freshness and cut I prefer.
A touch volatile, which is to be expected in riper vintages like 2009 and 2015 from Producers who use less/minimal SO2. Rich, dense fruit, large scale and heavier than I prefer, and surely showing alcohol. A crowd pleasing vintage, but, again, lacking the freshness and cut I prefer.
Jul 30th, 2018
Fleurie, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
