Sunday, July 8, 2012
Chateau Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Leognan (Bordeaux) 2008
Saturated purple red.
Sexy nose of woodsmoke, embers, blue and black fruits and clay/earth.
Round and slightly grainy tannic entry. Densely packed, but not overbearing. Manages to show earth/fruit/oak flavors start to finish. Significant tannin kicks in on the finish but not kill the deal. Parker gave this a 98 - not sure it's that good - but it's RFG all the same. Best from 2017 on I'd guess.
$75.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Venica "Ronco del Cerro" Sauvignon, Collio 2010
Light yellow.
Musky herb, melon and slightly peppery nose. A bit dull.
Intense, pungent fresh herb, lemon flavors are lifted, fresh. Quite lifted in the mouth, vibrant. Long lemon/herb/pepper finish includes mineral chew. PFG
$28
Musky herb, melon and slightly peppery nose. A bit dull.
Intense, pungent fresh herb, lemon flavors are lifted, fresh. Quite lifted in the mouth, vibrant. Long lemon/herb/pepper finish includes mineral chew. PFG
$28
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Gritsch, Gruner Veltliner, Singerriedel, Federspiel 2009
Yellow.Some residual CO2.
Nose of lentil, pepper, poached pear and lemon zest. Smells far deeper than any federspiel I've had before.
Ditto in the mouth - broad and deep with a nice citrus/pepper lift that slices through. Citrus and pepper on the long, lively, finish. Light citric mineral chew on the the front teeth. Atypically powerful? Probably, but it's PFG all the same.
$23. Tin-lined screwcap.
Nose of lentil, pepper, poached pear and lemon zest. Smells far deeper than any federspiel I've had before.
Ditto in the mouth - broad and deep with a nice citrus/pepper lift that slices through. Citrus and pepper on the long, lively, finish. Light citric mineral chew on the the front teeth. Atypically powerful? Probably, but it's PFG all the same.
$23. Tin-lined screwcap.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Huet "Le Mont" Vouvray Sec 2010
Light yellow.
Opened yesterday. Nose of fresh pineapple, light marzipan, poached pear and a floral note. Interesting.
Intense pear, Meyer lemon, mineral/talc/powdered stone flavors include a sweet peach nuance. Crazy cool. Extremely vibrant, intense, acid-driven character clamps down on the front teeth. This is strikingly lean, complex, stony stuff. RFG and maybe better tonight because it's had a day of air-time.
$30. Dry Chenin Blanc.
Opened yesterday. Nose of fresh pineapple, light marzipan, poached pear and a floral note. Interesting.
Intense pear, Meyer lemon, mineral/talc/powdered stone flavors include a sweet peach nuance. Crazy cool. Extremely vibrant, intense, acid-driven character clamps down on the front teeth. This is strikingly lean, complex, stony stuff. RFG and maybe better tonight because it's had a day of air-time.
$30. Dry Chenin Blanc.
Raul Perez "Vico" Bierzo 2008
Red/purple.
Vinturi - earth/pepper/truffle/sexy oak spice/grilled meat. This does, in fact, show a light citrus note as well... More bass than the El Brozal though. Also extremely attractive..
Round and densely packed, with some textural sweetness. A bit simpler than El Brozal in the mouth, showing potato/earth/spice flavors and significant acid-driven structure. Interestingly, this too finishes with citric chew on the front teeth. Huge bang for the buck with both of these Spanish wines.
$30. 100% Mencia
Vinturi - earth/pepper/truffle/sexy oak spice/grilled meat. This does, in fact, show a light citrus note as well... More bass than the El Brozal though. Also extremely attractive..
Round and densely packed, with some textural sweetness. A bit simpler than El Brozal in the mouth, showing potato/earth/spice flavors and significant acid-driven structure. Interestingly, this too finishes with citric chew on the front teeth. Huge bang for the buck with both of these Spanish wines.
$30. 100% Mencia
El Indiano "El Brozal" Rioja 2009
Saturated purple/red.
Vinturi - fabulous nose - sumptuous, low-toned notes of earth/hazelnut/savory meat/blackberry coulis juxtaposed with citrus zest/blossom treble lift. RFG.
Round, loaded and seamless with a light grainy tannic character. Reminds me of something from Pax/Donelan in its palate impression. Vibrant citrus/pepper lift ultimately wins out in the mouth. Considerable acid/tannin synergy hits the front teeth but does not kill flavor flow.. This is killer and should age extremely well. Buying more if I can nab it.
$40. 80% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 10% Garnacha.
Vinturi - fabulous nose - sumptuous, low-toned notes of earth/hazelnut/savory meat/blackberry coulis juxtaposed with citrus zest/blossom treble lift. RFG.
Round, loaded and seamless with a light grainy tannic character. Reminds me of something from Pax/Donelan in its palate impression. Vibrant citrus/pepper lift ultimately wins out in the mouth. Considerable acid/tannin synergy hits the front teeth but does not kill flavor flow.. This is killer and should age extremely well. Buying more if I can nab it.
$40. 80% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 10% Garnacha.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Saint-Damien "Les Souteyrades" Gigondas 2007
Deep red.
Vinturi - deep nose of fig paste, earth, hazelnut, chocolate and (oak?) spice. Shows some alcohol lift.
Quite deep in the mouth, but does show some alcohol almost immediately that interrupts flavor flow. In fact, this comes across as a middleweight, thanks to alcohol/acid/tannin synergy. Hopefully more expressive/integrated tomorrow.
$65.
Vinturi - deep nose of fig paste, earth, hazelnut, chocolate and (oak?) spice. Shows some alcohol lift.
Quite deep in the mouth, but does show some alcohol almost immediately that interrupts flavor flow. In fact, this comes across as a middleweight, thanks to alcohol/acid/tannin synergy. Hopefully more expressive/integrated tomorrow.
$65.
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