Winery - Jasper Hill
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
In 5–10 years, this rating may look conservative, but right now, this wine’s tannins are just too rustic and tough to be certain of its future evolution. It’s a massive wine overall, with brambly, briary fruit, tinged with clove, cedar and chocolate, and those drying, astringent tannins on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Much higher in alcohol than the previous vintage (15% versus 13.5%), but the wine doesn’t show hot, just bigger and sweeter in fruit, bursting with raspberries framed by hints of vanilla, cinnamon and clove. Creamy-textured and supple on the finish. Drink now–2016.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a charming paradox of a wine, one that manages to be full-bodied and creamy-textured without being heavy or overly alcoholic, resulting in a wine of great elegance. The raspberry and cherry fruit offers some herbal nuances as well, ending on a spicy, tobacco-leaf note. Drinkable now, but should evolve positively through 2015 at least.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Although there is only 5% Cab Franc in the blend, it appears to have quite an impact on this wine’s aromas, which are intriguingly perfumed and contain some minty, leafy notes. Flavors also hint at mint with some subtle cedary notes, although the primary fruit is blueberry. Like the 2005 Georgia’s Paddock, it’s full-bodied and creamy-textured, although this wine adds a slightly more tannic edge to the finish. Drink 2010–2020.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Being inland and dry-farmed, Jasper Hill wines tend to show considerable vintage variation. This 2007 is slightly raisiny and warm, with hints of chocolate and dried berries allied to firm tannins. Cellar it and hope for the best; try after 2015.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Seems a bit overripe and pruny, although it will have fans for its soft tannins, lush texture and mouthfilling presence.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Herbal, peppery and high-toned, with hairspray notes that detract from the ample blackberry and plum flavors. Disappointing.
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