This note is from June, 2008. Pure decadence. Lush smooth and unbelievably long. Like I am hang gliding. Dark chocolate. Harmony and passion. Really expansive palate with a tremendous multi minute finish. As long as anything I remember drinking. Nose of milk chocolate stewed plums menthol. Just amazing. Really perfect California cab. Work of art. [...]
Archive for December, 2008
2003 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova
Deep dark and viscus. Massive and deep this is plummy goodness and an enormous finish. Cigar box, like a top Bordeaux. Massive and masculine, this is all about power. It glides across the palate and sings on the finish. All the jam and strength come from the hot 2003 vintage and the balance suffers. Still [...]
2006 Heartland Stickleback Red
This is an inexpensive hearty Austrailian red, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Grenache. It is a heavy, syrupy, peppery ripe, extremely full bodied wine. It would be enjoyed by fans of huge monsterous flavors. It has very long, but tannic finish. Overall I’m not going nuts here, however. Behind power like this I am [...]
2005 Kistler Durell Vineyard Chardonnay
Yes, I am on a Kistler kick these days, and this one will keep it alive. Beautiful golden color. Incredibly compelling aromas of green pears, and vanilla laced lemon meringue. Fantastic flavors. It has a steely, stony persistence and a massive finish. Incredible depth. Lovely and complex, this has a wonderful sense of harmony. Inspiring. [...]
2006 Kistler Kistler Vineyard Pinot Noir
Those of you that are lucky enough to own this wine, don’t open it yet, because it is too young. It has an edge that will mellow. It is a beautiful velvet purple, with aromas of violets and cherries. There are deep and dark juicy raspberries, and cherry cola. As usual, it is more complexity [...]
2008 Acker BYO at Tribeca Grille
We drank the good stuff! Even though the recession is in full force, and there were no multi thousand dollar bottles around, it was a great time. Here’s what I drank:2002 jadot meurrsault charmes1994 coche dury meursault chevalleres. Yum.1966 trotanoy. Nice cigar box.1976 lambrays. .Like old books.1997 ramonet chasagne. Fresh.1973 bollinger rd. Kicking. Little oxidized2000 [...]