Upon release in 2013, reviewers called this wine savoury, light and rustic. Given five years more in bottle, and we’re approaching comparisons-to-Burgundy territory. Approaching. But this. Is. Sparta. Jokes, it¢â‚¬â„¢s Martinborough. That means structure rules the show here, along with funk and rusticity. An exploration in subtle flavour is your mission. There’s a charry oak background, a bit of that roasting coffee bean aroma, with layers of red berry, cherry, mint, spice - but the main attraction’s all about truffles and mushroom and forest floor, soft textural tannins and bright acidity. I’d be curious to line this up next to a seven year old Morey St Denis, and discuss. It wouldn’t be a horrible night...
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Upon release in 2013, reviewers called this wine savoury, light and rustic. Given five years more in bottle, and we’re approaching comparisons-to-Burgundy territory. Approaching. But this. Is. Sparta. Jokes, it’s Martinborough. That means structure rules the show here, along with funk and rusticity. An exploration in subtle flavour is your mission. There’s a charry oak background, a bit of that roasting coffee bean aroma, with layers of red berry, cherry, mint, spice - but the main attraction’s all about truffles and mushroom and forest floor, soft textural tannins and bright acidity. I’d be curious to line this up next to a seven year old Morey St Denis, and discuss. It wouldn’t be a horrible night...
Vintage: 2011
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