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RE: Got my shipment from Trust.

Posted by triodesteve on November 14, 2009 at 08:13:09:
Jim,
What you call stem, I call herbal and it's a flavor that I think should be in Cabernet. People are getting so used to over ripe fruit smothered in new wood that I think we've all lost sight of what different varietals are supposed to taste like. Don't get me wrong, I don't believe in picking early( I'm usually the last one off in every block) and I hate vegetal flavors of under ripe fruit...what I'm trying to do is showcase the fruit and what makes cab different from Syrah, etc, etc.
BTW, stems do come to play in my Syrahs. I've been experimenting with whole cluster and throwing stems back in to fermentors...every year I use more and more.
Here's a review on the cab from Wine Enthusiast (for what it's worth):

This 80% Cabernet/20% Merlot is sleek and polished, with moderate levels of alcohol, pretty floral aromas, and a pleasing sense of winemaker restraint across the board. The oak is 30% new, the flavors a delicate mix of tart red fruits, some vanilla, cola and earth. The tannins are just right also; this is a wine that could surprise with more time in the cellar.

Steve
PS, next time let the wines sit for a few days after shipping...also have you ever tried any Lewis Syrah from Januik?