a strong vegetal character mars the nose of this otherwise dry, spicy napa valley sb. there is a boatload of asparagus and green pepper to the nose, and in the mouth the fruit element, meaning papaya and mild citrus, gets gobbled up by a potent blast of green flavors. the finish is spicy and dry, but it's also heavy with the taste of green peas. was ripeness a problem here? seems like it was
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