Mike Evans
Mike Evans
2004 Rhys Alesia Pinot Noir Chileno Valley - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (3/28/2013)
It started out pleasantly enough when it was first opened, with the ruby wrapped garnet color showing no signs of its age, subdued dark cherry with a little green stemminess, and a slightly bitter tannic kick on the back end.
It blossomed as it warmed up and aired out, gaining complexity with blackberry and raspberry joining the party, and bringing a little spice with them. The tannin faded into the background and a little acidity came out to play, but both were mainly discernable through their effects, providing structure to frame the fruit and ample enough to cleanse the palate after bites of prime steak.
It really hit its stride toward the end of the night (and of the bottle), as I found myself muttering exclamations of joy under by breath with each sniff of the glass. I think it has peaked, but it has done so at a higher level than I'd expected, and shouldn't descend too precipitously. I'll drink what little I have left of this wine over the next year or two, with hopes that they can match the pleasure this bottle offered.
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It started out pleasantly enough when it was first opened, with the ruby wrapped garnet color showing no signs of its age, subdued dark cherry with a little green stemminess, and a slightly bitter tannic kick on the back end.
It blossomed as it warmed up and aired out, gaining complexity with blackberry and raspberry joining the party, and bringing a little spice with them. The tannin faded into the background and a little acidity came out to play, but both were mainly discernable through their effects, providing structure to frame the fruit and ample enough to cleanse the palate after bites of prime steak.
It really hit its stride toward the end of the night (and of the bottle), as I found myself muttering exclamations of joy under by breath with each sniff of the glass. I think it has peaked, but it has done so at a higher level than I'd expected, and shouldn't descend too precipitously. I'll drink what little I have left of this wine over the next year or two, with hopes that they can match the pleasure this bottle offered.
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