This one is way off
my taste target.
Pruney.
Oaky.
BIG (14.5% ALC)
Soft.
That’s enough misses
for me.
But I don’t want to
give the impression that
the wine is anything other
than GOOD.
Let’s spin the description.
The fruit is rich like
raisins and super ripe
jammy plum preserves.
Throw in some blackberries
and boysenberries.
As a testament to the
barrel ageing treatment,
the wine exhibits an
overt oaky smoothness.
You can feel the ALC
heat on the first sip.
If that puts you off,
then chill the wine.
That will help.
This wine would be good
with smoked meats such
as turkey or pork.
Just nibbling on more
flavorful cheeses will
work too.
I’m trying the hot pepper
cheddar from Dean & Delucas.
(from a gift? BOX of
Vermont cheeses???)
Why is this wine so jammy?
Let’s look at the map…
We’ll assume that the wine
is from the Monterey AVA,
and not “the county”.
Look how close the boundary
comes to the water.
I can just imagine the
grapes…
Super ripe, bursting with
sugar.
As I continue my enjoyment
of this one it occurs to me
that it shouldn’t be too hard
to learn to love this style
of PN.
But, it’s like making the
transition from a tart
fruit pie to…
Now where can I find me
another fire breathing PN?
Australia maybe. Hmmm.
Hang in there.
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