I decided to take one for the team and opened one of the Jean Edwards Oakville Cab from BD… It’s now in the decanter. How long should I give it before a taste?
Erez - I posted in the other thread - so sorry I did not see this post sooner. recommend a healthy decant (2 hours) as the wine is a youngster. Hope you enjoy it (and nice photo too).
I think it is a wine that you will be proud of for many years to come. It is still a ‘youngster’ (even after 4 hours of decanting), but it opens up. The nose open up very nicely on the berry fruits (a bit more of the pepper as the time in decanter increases). Now, after few hours the earthy tastes do open up. Very dark color. IMHO, well balanced on the palate. Works well with small meats and veggies I got for lunch. I think it can also enjoy lower temps in general (aka- not a summer in New York). Medium plus finish, and leaves you with a feeling of more (I want more…)
What was interesting about the ‘nose’ of the wine is that I decanted it again this morning, left it in the microcellar and went out. When I came back and opened it again it felt like a brand new wine. Still, feels like a youngster.
Overall: For those who were considering- I would vote BUY. The only thing that makes me sad is that now I have only two bottles to see how they develop over the years . But, I took one for the team. And it was well worth it.
Campesino
On August 11th 2014 we will be releasing our 2014 Fall Release. We will be offering our:
2012 “Mis Niñas” Los Carneros, Pinot Noir $38 (88 cases produced)
2012 “Sangiacomo Old Lakeville Vineyard, Sonoma Coast Syrah $35 (54 cases produced)
Domaine de la Cote allocation notice went out today, and is apparently live. Not sure it does any good for advance notice, but I suppose it could be added for posterity’s sake.