2015 vintage. Decanted and tasted after one hour. As expected, darker than your worst nightmare(s). A little white/black ground pepper in the nose along with tobacco and mud. Some raisin + ripe dark plum impressions in the mouth plus the aforementioned. Decent, but not scary, grip. Medium heavy/heavy body. 16.1% ABV but zero overt heat. You know it's there but tough to prove until you crush two glasses worth. As with all the SQN/NOK wines (including the whites), you can drink now or in 2 decades-your choice. 1.14.26.
2015 vintage. Decanted and tasted after one hour. As expected, darker than your worst nightmare(s). A little white/black ground pepper in the nose along with tobacco and mud. Some raisin + ripe dark plum impressions in the mouth plus the aforementioned. Decent, but not scary, grip. Medium heavy/heavy body. 16.1% ABV but zero overt heat. You know it's there but tough to prove until you crush two glasses worth. As with all the SQN/NOK wines (including the whites), you can drink now or in 2 decades-your choice. 1.14.26.
Jan 15th, 2026
California, USA
