2009 Quarles Harris LBV
12/24/2015, Lee's Summit
unknown bottling date
Color: dark red, opaque center
Nose: faintly spirity, blueberry and blackberry. Some paper or cardboard (dry). Possibly some mild red currant.
Palate: tartly fruity but with acidity to make it luscious. On the dryer end of the spectrum. Good tannins. Blackberries and marionberries, plus plenty of rich grape. A bit hot and a little bit spicy.
Finish: good length. Slightly bitter. Good tannic grip. Resolves to grape stem after 30-45 seconds.
Score: 91 points. Unclear whether or not this was filtered, but it gives the impression that it should be aged for ~10 years to mellow it out a bit. The first bottle is now gone so a second has been opened.
