So last week I had a blog about Hokie Bird Red (which I actually liked). I haven't had a chance to have it since, so I opened it again tonight.
DEFINITELY better with a week and half airrating. First off the color alone had changed significantly. The red which I noted, had a ruby light, see through color. Today it had a deeper, more what you would expect from a more full body red. The smell is all chocolate. Like a choclate covered blackberry or choclate blackberry truffle. Maybe a slight hint of licorice as well. Great start right there.
The taste was much better than the first time, which I enjoyed. Overall it was smooth, with more distinct flavors. To be expected after aging, the alochol taste is way down, same with the acid. The blackberry is coming out, there is subtle apple and then slight pear on the mid palate. Overall fruiter. Later on there is a slight metalic taste (maybe from the barrells used?)
The chocolate smell and slight taste comes out even more when eaten with some left over Valentine's Day chocolate.
So Hokie Red- better the second time around with a week after opening it.
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