2012 Vintage Daphne consumed in May 2018.
Pours dark magenta.
Baked blackberry, stewed cherry and roasted beet on the nose. Don't get me wrong, the wine doesn't smell cooked or over the hill, it just has these very dark and roasty fruit and earthy aromas.
As it opened up, some floral components came out, but not lifted spring flowers. Rather, more like geraniums, violets, and dried roses.
On the palate, flavors of raspberry preserves with a soft velvety texture. The tannins have really resolved in this bottle.
Comes off a little hot even though abv is listed at 13%. Flavor profile is a little one dimensional and finishes short.
A bit of a letdown as previous vintages from this block have been spectacular.
All in all a decent wine, but was expecting more and this just doesn't match up with the price point.
2012 Vintage Daphne consumed in May 2018.
Pours dark magenta.
Baked blackberry, stewed cherry and roasted beet on the nose. Don't get me wrong, the wine doesn't smell cooked or over the hill, it just has these very dark and roasty fruit and earthy aromas.
As it opened up, some floral components came out, but not lifted spring flowers. Rather, more like geraniums, violets, and dried roses.
On the palate, flavors of raspberry preserves with a soft velvety texture. The tannins have really resolved in this bottle.
Comes off a little hot even though abv is listed at 13%. Flavor profile is a little one dimensional and finishes short.
A bit of a letdown as previous vintages from this block have been spectacular.
All in all a decent wine, but was expecting more and this just doesn't match up with the price point.
May 6th, 2018
I get more savory notes (i.e. black pepper) compared to the Rolling Green. This is a great wine, just give it time to breathe.
I get more savory notes (i.e. black pepper) compared to the Rolling Green. This is a great wine, just give it time to breathe.
Apr 21st, 2018
Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
