Cellar Craft 2010 CC LR Tannat

[vcasey]

Bottled, Labled, and put to bed. A little early for me, but it'll sit in the bottle for a couple of years before I decide to open even the split. I have a bit left over that we'll be sharing with a couple of friends on Saturday, can't wait because I didn't taste any when I bottled this one.

 

[robie]

Looks delicious!!!
Two years before opening a split.. now that's perseverance!!!!!!!

 

[Wade E]

Not even a taste???? Is that legal?????

 

[vcasey]

Not even a taste???? Is that legal?????

I'm pretty sure it's not, but I bottled it after the cysers were kegged - my taste buds were fried and I didn't want to waste the wine.

 

[ibglowin]

Thats self control for sure. Looks great. At least give us some tasting notes from the left overs!

 

[patc]

please do tell us how it tastes. I have this one on deck and am really excited about it.

 

[Dean]

Tannats take at least that long. I think waiting 2 year for split is about right. Then wait 6 months, take another split, and then another 6 months to see if it's ready. Most tannats take 4 to 5 years before they even taste them.

 

[tonyt]

the Mayans suggest 2 years may be a bit too long.

 

[vcasey]

Wow! This one got 3 thumbs up! With lots of blackberry (the fruit really pops out) and vanilla. As to be expected it is of course a bit rough around the edges, rough meaning still young. However really a very nice wine and I'm sure in a couple of years it's going to be even better.
My understanding is European Tannats take 4-5 years and South American take 2-3 years to develop. This one is from Uruguay so we'll see, but I have no problems waiting and then waiting some more. Depending on the Mayans....

 

[Wade E]

Thanks for the update!