The aroma is all caramelized wood and the dominant flavor is buttered toast and caramel. Wood tannins also come into play, adding to the grape tannins to make for a tough mouthfeel. Somewhere in there is a pretty good Syrah with blackberry flavors. Decanting helps a little, but the oak may never integrate.
The aroma is all caramelized wood and the dominant flavor is buttered toast and caramel. Wood tannins also come into play, adding to the grape tannins to make for a tough mouthfeel. Somewhere in there is a pretty good Syrah with blackberry flavors. Decanting helps a little, but the oak may never integrate.
The aroma is all caramelized wood and the dominant flavor is buttered toast and caramel. Wood tannins also come into play, adding to the grape tannins to make for a tough mouthfeel. Somewhere in there is a pretty good Syrah with blackberry flavors. Decanting helps a little, but the oak may never integrate.