Typically I find earth tones to be on the nose not the palate. These types of aromas are thought to be microbe-derived and secondary aromas (derived from fermentation and yeast).
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Oh right on. That makes sense.
One more question. When somms say they’re getting “garden hose” I’m assuming this is on the nose as well.
But wondering if this is a product of the plastic in the irrigation lines of a vinyard.