2005 Prince Michel Symbius (Charlottesville, VA)
The 2005 Prince Michel Symbius is described as
A true Meritage (blend) of Bordeaux varietals create this full, big bodied wine with a smooth, velvety finish.
Prince Michel is a Charlottesville winery with whom I am not familiar, this was my first wine of theirs. The wine is 48% Merlot, and that is apparent with its middle-of-the-road feel. This is big and bold without being too dominant. The 22 months of aging in oak comes through big time. My note…
Glassy ruby red. Big oak nose with some grassy aromas hidden in there. Lots of oak on the palette along with dark fruit and cherry. Big and bold, then departs quickly on the finish.
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