Ripe black cherries, wet earth, smoke and incense on the nose, with some dark chocolate and violets added to the palette. The tannins and acid have a bit of a bite, telling me it needs more time to age, or at least a good decanting for now. I am intrigued; it’s a very French blend of Mourvedre and Marselan yet cultivated in a rich calciferous clay and sandy soil in a hot-as-heck climate. The result is sultry and unusual and very alluring!
Ripe black cherries, wet earth, smoke and incense on the nose, with some dark chocolate and violets added to the palette. The tannins and acid have a bit of a bite, telling me it needs more time to age, or at least a good decanting for now. I am intrigued; it’s a very French blend of Mourvedre and Marselan yet cultivated in a rich calciferous clay and sandy soil in a hot-as-heck climate. The result is sultry and unusual and very alluring!
Sep 24th, 2018
