This took some time to open up. Kind of unyielding on the nose and bitter in the mouth on day 1. But on day 2, there’s classic, musky, tropical fruit and stony minerality, along with a meadow flowers note. On the palate, there’s a lot of dry extract here, imparting a phenolic bitterness initially, that gives way in the finish to more fruity notes. Bone dry, and the alcohol is showing a little in the finish as well. But lots of character in a somewhat gangly format. Thank to my brother for the gift!
This took some time to open up. Kind of unyielding on the nose and bitter in the mouth on day 1. But on day 2, there’s classic, musky, tropical fruit and stony minerality, along with a meadow flowers note. On the palate, there’s a lot of dry extract here, imparting a phenolic bitterness initially, that gives way in the finish to more fruity notes. Bone dry, and the alcohol is showing a little in the finish as well. But lots of character in a somewhat gangly format. Thank to my brother for the gift!
Aug 25th, 2021
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
