Rumors of its death are greatly exaggerated. Yeah, it’s mature, but not sure I’d say fading. Heavily oaked and the oak is fully integrated, presenting as chocolate and mesquite, with big notes of blueberry/blackberry compote. Not the first word on complexity—this is all about fruit power and mouthfeel. Now-2027
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Smoked meat, olive juice, a natural freshness to the berry fruit that gives a freshly pressed impression. It's a simple, everyday style yet with surprising nuance and complexity.
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Anne Krebiehl’s excellent review from 2016 in WE is dead on. Apples and citrus. Now the herbal character on the nose presents as freshly cut weedy grasses, and there’s a mature, beeswax component to the palate. Years of life left.
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9/22/2013 9:30:00 AM - Where did you find the bottle of Gelsaia Cecchetto? In Lexington? Thanks in advance for enlightening me. Also, for what it's worth, if you think Burgundy sucks, you haven't had the right Burgundy yet... Cheers!
4/28/2013 1:31:00 PM - Thanks for the comment... Lol. It actually does make it easier for me when tasting 15+ wines at a wine club while writing. It was an interesting theme that night ... South America. Not a favorite.
11/29/2012 6:02:00 PM - The Casa Lapostolle was not really decanted, but left to breathe in the bottle. The spillage was all my fault. I bumped into the bottle and it fell over. Thank God it didn't break. We had enough wine left for the evening. It was just the two of us.
2008 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Pas de Nom
5/1/2024 - Giggs wrote: 93 Points
Rumors of its death are greatly exaggerated. Yeah, it’s mature, but not sure I’d say fading. Heavily oaked and the oak is fully integrated, presenting as chocolate and mesquite, with big notes of blueberry/blackberry compote. Not the first word on complexity—this is all about fruit power and mouthfeel. Now-2027
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2018 Pax Syrah North Coast
4/23/2024 - Giggs wrote: 90 Points
Smoked meat, olive juice, a natural freshness to the berry fruit that gives a freshly pressed impression. It's a simple, everyday style yet with surprising nuance and complexity.
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2014 Domaine Ostertag Riesling Clos Mathis
4/23/2024 - Giggs wrote: 92 Points
Anne Krebiehl’s excellent review from 2016 in WE is dead on. Apples and citrus. Now the herbal character on the nose presents as freshly cut weedy grasses, and there’s a mature, beeswax component to the palate. Years of life left.
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