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The real deal - dried floral notes - building volume from last tasting - one true to type wine that is not trying to be anything else but pure & real - let's drink more. #francly#nottwiggy
The real deal - dried floral notes - building volume from last tasting - one true to type wine that is not trying to be anything else but pure & real - let's drink more. #francly#nottwiggy
Savory, brooding cab franc with a fruity integrity, graphite, tomato leaf, herbaceous, idodine-blood-copper-like nose that makes me think of red clay, dusty tannins, cacao, roasted coffee bean, vinous. Soft palate, soft acidity with a slight green edge that acts as a bitterness to the equation which brings some lift. It's not muddled with oak , it's cab franc, undeniably new world, but I want to go back to it for another sniff and sip. Really nice to taste this first release from Gail Wines.
Savory, brooding cab franc with a fruity integrity, graphite, tomato leaf, herbaceous, idodine-blood-copper-like nose that makes me think of red clay, dusty tannins, cacao, roasted coffee bean, vinous. Soft palate, soft acidity with a slight green edge that acts as a bitterness to the equation which brings some lift. It's not muddled with oak , it's cab franc, undeniably new world, but I want to go back to it for another sniff and sip. Really nice to taste this first release from Gail Wines.
Had to open another bottle as the tannic structure in the last one was so striking. Decanted for the bulk of the day as this was tight & tannic for several hours. The decant is the key as it is now a pleasure of smoky red fruit & light herbal quality. Will check back on these in a few years. Serious stuff.
Had to open another bottle as the tannic structure in the last one was so striking. Decanted for the bulk of the day as this was tight & tannic for several hours. The decant is the key as it is now a pleasure of smoky red fruit & light herbal quality. Will check back on these in a few years. Serious stuff.
Very special. It does take some time to open up though. The aromatics show up first & they are spectacular florals & perfumed red fruit with just a whisper of smoke. The tannins are massive here & once they yield, that smoky note follows across the palate with some darker fruity notes. Really great.
Very special. It does take some time to open up though. The aromatics show up first & they are spectacular florals & perfumed red fruit with just a whisper of smoke. The tannins are massive here & once they yield, that smoky note follows across the palate with some darker fruity notes. Really great.
This bottle has lost some of its fresh fruit tones but expressed more spice with a pepper and herbaceous character. More meatiness and perfume than the last bottle as well. Still a gorgeous nose, light and bright palate make for an excellent backdrop to a meal.
This bottle has lost some of its fresh fruit tones but expressed more spice with a pepper and herbaceous character. More meatiness and perfume than the last bottle as well. Still a gorgeous nose, light and bright palate make for an excellent backdrop to a meal.
Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, California, USA
