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Review #53 – Garzón Tannat 2012

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Garzón Tannat 2012

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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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