Maybach arrived today so I figured why not open a split (coincidentally I ordered a case of splits so I was ok with the Pobega sacrifice )
On PnP it’s a little floral but mostly dark chocolate and dark berry pie on the nose. Like going to a patisserie with a bouquet of roses in your hands and shoving your nose inside the display glass. Silky smooth on the palate and huge waves of flavors that match the nose. Super long finish and that hint of RS that I associate with some TRB wines. This is an unabashedly rich and indulgent wine which I love it for.
Don’t be afraid to open one now but I trust that it will improve with some more time in bottle.
I don’t have a phone number, but I’ve always found them very responsive to email.
By the way, great tasting note ! My wine is on the FedEx truck and I should get it in the next hour or so. I don’t think I’ll be pulling any corks soon, though.
The RS comment would concern those that are looking for more of an ‘old world’ style bordeaux wine, but not those that are familiar with TRB and his winemaking style - across all varieties and brands from what I’ve experienced thus far. Not a bad thing at all - just not for everyone . . .
Mine arrive shortly, and I will keep a split or two in the wine fridge at home for drinking over the next couple weeks. The rest are going into the back of the offsite for some ZZZ’s…
RS in California wines tastes like 2,000 pounds of grapes crushed and pressed then boiled down and reduced by 90% to a boysenberry syrup like sludge and blended into the wine. RS tastes like IHOP berry syrup to me…