The Stats
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Appearance
- Clarity: Clear
- Intensity: Deep
- Colour: Ruby
Nose
- Condition: Clean
- Intensity: Medium+
- Development: Youthful
Palate
- Sweetness: Dry
- Acidity: Medium+
- Tannin: Medium+
- Alcohol: High
- Body: Full
- Flavor Intensity: Medium+
- Finish: Medium+
Conclusions
- Quality: Very Good
- Readiness/Cellaring: Can drink now, potential to cellar
- Identity: Uruguay / Garzón / Tannat
- Price: High-priced (~$40)
Notes
- No evidence of gas or sediment
- Long, thin tears
- Aromas of sour cherries, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg
- Flavours of sour cherries, liquorice, dark chocolate, clove, nutmeg
- Fine, velvety tannins, good cleansing acidity, however a persistent bitterness on the back palate that sticks out
- Serve with braised meat, pasta with heavy sauce or strong cheese to complement/counter the bitterness.
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