Review #53 – 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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