I think many folks here don’t realize how quickly one can get to 100 words. Most of my TNs fall in the 75 - 115 range, it would appear, and I don’t think my notes are particularly long at all.
For example, this note is 114 words:
- decanted 75 min. before initial taste –
– tasted non-blind over approx. 3 hrs. –
NOSE: tight and a bit alc. noticeable; light to moderate wet stones mineral note emerged at approx. the 100 min mark.
BODY: dark garnet-violet color of great depth, with slight bricking throughout; medium-full bodied.
TASTE: soft, with good acidity; dark red/purple fruit mix; seems a bit non-descript – almost like it’s stripped a bit, although it did perk-up somewhat when paired with steak; smooth; high acidity; not really tertiary, but I’m worried it will fall apart before getting there; perhaps in the front end of its prime drinking window? Will likely check-in again in a year or two.
this note is 69 words:
– popped and poured –
– tasted non-blind over 2 to 3 hours –
NOSE: bright, rich, lemony Chard.; perhaps a light pineapple note; pretty expressive.
BODY: vibrant, pale yellow color; medium to medium-full bodied.
TASTE: moderately rich; little bit of oak; medium+ to high acidity; 12.6% alc. not noticeable; medium-light mineral note on the finish; drinking very nicely now, and one of the best Bearwallow Chards I’ve had.
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this note is 47 words:
– popped and poured –
– tasted a couple pours non-blind over 2 to 3 hours –
NOSE: warm red fruits.
BODY: medium-light bodied.
TASTE: red-fruited; high acidity; not funky, no tannins. Drinking well now, and may still have room for further improvement. No tertiary elements yet.