05 TJ syrah

[winophite]

Tried Tobin James silver reserve out of paso robles last night. 14.8 % Something seemed off.

dark violet, nearly opaque, nose was kind of candied blackberry in the forrest. Right up front was just a little dark fruit which was quickly taken over by the forrest floor. Resiny tannins dominated the palate and continued through a lingering finish of several laps. The alc was well contained as there wasn't much heat in the end.

This did improve a little after a couple hours of decanting. Also first impressions were straight from the naturally controlled celler, currently at 54 deg.

Perhaps this needed more time, (or less?).

WP