Tonight was more about the company and celebration of passing a milestone for a close friend and I, so tasting notes were limited. I would describe this wine in two words. Power. Elegance.
We let decant for ~1 hour before enjoying.
Nose was of fresh raspberry and dessicated black currants and figs. A very strong note of cigar box tobacco. Like specifically the boxes that use tobacco leaves as the cushioning and insulation on the inside.
On the palate – same as the nose with the addition of blackberries, however the fruits disappeared almost instantly, revealing a dark elegance of tobacco, oak, and earthy notes. Finish lasted minutes. Absolutely divine.
We paired with this, home grilled ribeye with a blackberry reduction sauce, sautéed mushrooms, cheddar mashed potatoes and an arugula salad.
Absolutely scrumptious.
by MineralMeister
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Very nice! Did you age this yourself or purchase it somewhere?