Aroma and finish were a little light.
TMM Blind Tasting • Visual: Pale gold w/ light gold thin edge. Thin viscosity • Initial Nasal Impact: Slight prickle • Aroma: Cooked agave, pink grapefruit w/ lots of honey, cinnamon, lightly toasted white bread • Mouthfeel: Buttery w/ sufficient alcohol • Flavor: Cooked agave, wildflower honey, white pepper, hint of oak • Finish: Medium and drying finish highlighted by honey, white pepper, hint of oak
odd aroma, flavor, light finish.
This is darker in color than several. The nose is pleasant enough but this has a not pleasing bitterness throughout that leads to a tingling finish. Least favorite of the 10 presented samples
Rated Blind
Tasted blind (Jan 25): Tart, musty, and tannic with some spices and a short finish. Will need to revisit this one, but the other expressions from Inspiro are more my taste.
Very nice rose! The overproof compliments the delicate Pinot noir finish. Barrel notes shine through with some sweet undertones that really make this a nice holiday sipper. Fire pit perfect!!
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