Azelia, Barolo, San Rocco 2001 Alsace with complicating notes of dried

with complicating notes of dried rose

some savory notes of meaty umami

melting tannins and fine focus and grip on the long

This was great with pan-seared quail

Azelia, Barolo, San Rocco 2001 Alsace with complicating notes of driedInto neck 95 CellarTracker Big firm tannin and a spicy finish with balsamic reduction; this really opened up after 2 hours becoming exceptionally savory. Currently at peak maturity, although this wine may last another 5 6 years. Baked plums, road tar, black pepper & licorice. Brick red and cloudy (beginning to brown) and maybe a bit heavy on the French oak, which is now converting to cedar, which I appreciate, but its starting to overpower everything