TN: 2014 Quinta da Costa do Pinhão Gradual
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Eric Menchen
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TN: 2014 Quinta da Costa do Pinhão Gradual
Lots of oak in the aroma, hint of tar and char. Acid and tannins are both present, but subdued. Later the aroma had more char, like a Bourbon barrel before the Bourbon.
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Re: 2014 Quinta da Costa do Pinhão Gradual
Sounds like they need to dial back the new oak.
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Eric Menchen
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Re: 2014 Quinta da Costa do Pinhão Gradual
And perhaps the toast in the oak. But if you like oaky wines (sometimes I do), give it a try.Andy Velebil wrote:Sounds like they need to dial back the new oak.