Going
“way back” to some of the early days of this winery, we pulled out a 2010
classic. Lisse, a red blend of 60% Mourvèdre and Merlot 40%, is showing signs
of aging yet still holding its own. This one does deserve at least 90 minutes
to “breathe” after popping the cork, but in the meantime, you can enjoy the
evolving notes of dark fruit that fill the neck of the bottle. Color
fading…yes, but this classic red wine still packs some good aromas and flavors
of dark cherries. There is a strong
smoky note, and the acids are holding in at just a notch above moderate. Let it swirl and swish a bit in your mouth
and let the unfiltered texture of this beast unfold. Go ahead and drink this one now, but it will
not hurt to still let it sit in a quality cellar a bit longer if you can wait,
but why should you? Drink and enjoy!
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