The 2012 Umino is really drinking well, even after 10 years. A deep translucent purple with just a hint of aged-brown and it lets off a musty cherry scent in the glass. Tart dark berries and a rich cherry pie sweetness balance each other nicely. Remains a favorite across many vintages. Update: in the unlikely event anyone is still holding onto any of the ‘12s, my last bottle, consumed 6/25, was just slightly past its prime showing some slight signs of oxidation.
The 2012 Umino is really drinking well, even after 10 years. A deep translucent purple with just a hint of aged-brown and it lets off a musty cherry scent in the glass. Tart dark berries and a rich cherry pie sweetness balance each other nicely. Remains a favorite across many vintages. Update: in the unlikely event anyone is still holding onto any of the ‘12s, my last bottle, consumed 6/25, was just slightly past its prime showing some slight signs of oxidation.
Sep 1st, 2022
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
