The Bruery Oude Tart (2014) – Flanders Red at 8% ABV (C$22.99 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 750 ml, packaged on 29-May-2014, acquired 27-Mar-2015, reviewed 5-Feb-2022)
Appearance: clear ruby brown with one finger of fine light beige head diminishing gradually to nothing, no lacing. (3/5) Aroma: tart cherry, leather, oak, tobacco. (9/10) Taste: moderate-high tart, moderate sweet, low bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, lively carbonation, tart slightly funky finish. (4/5)
A decent Flanders Red that seems to have survived nearly eight years in the bottle with no particular harm. A red wine / balsamic vinager-like, almost umami note dominates the front end, with barrel notes of oak and leather behind. There’s a light funky note that I don’t recall being present when it was new, but it might well have been. (16/20)
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