 Stine (1380), St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Dec 27, 2007 Dark oak pour; somewhat empty in appearance. Vinous surprises of fig jam and juicy black cherries on the nose, burying graham crackers and brown sugar in a winey syrup. Hints of moist black bread, clove and expanding zesty spice. Flavor brings a bit of cinnamon and bubblegum into the fold of browned banana and bitter cocoa, oily hazelnuts, and sweetbread. Sprightly and brisk in the mouth; getting impish and watery toward the acidic and tannic finish. Simple; favorable and pleasing for the most part.
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