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!!

The wine barrels have a huge impact on this profile and it greets you on the aroma with loads of fruit like dark berries, apricots, and plums, followed by a whiff of oak. Much of the same flavor with some sweetness now entering the scene. It’s a barrel-forward anejo and a unique profile from the double wine aging.

Jammy wine notes mixed with baking spices and butterscotch from the barrel. Nice, even mouthfeel with wine notes on the finish. Balanced and bound to be a crowd pleaser.