Holiday Cheer
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2017 4:44 pm
What a Holiday Season it has been. We have truly had a wonderful time this year with family and friends....a few brief notes from the more memorable wines.
1990 Lynch Bages
Surprisingly youthful appearance. Upon opening I knew this would be great....timeless beauty. Not to the heights of the '89 but excellent and will continue to evolve.
1999 Grivot Clos Vougeot
Will these 99's ever be ready? Decanted and enjoyed over several hours, but closed and not showing it's inner beauty. This is a big wine that needs time....five years, maybe ten.
2000 Labegorce Zede
Elegance and beauty...perfect now and just what you would expect from this estate. No rush but I don't think additional age will add complexity.
2005 Malmaison
This was a surprise. Consumed over two days....was excellent upon the open, albeit tight. On the second day however, this was much improved. Deep and complex. Hold, but will be great with 7-8 more years of age.
2005 Potensac
Elegant and refined. One can sense the excellent wine making here. Not the last word in complexity but a perfect luncheon claret. Great with roast chicken.
2002 Serveaux Brut BdB
Best champagne of the year. Elegance and beauty, that's all I have to say about that...
2005 La Rioja Alta Rioja Vina Ardanza Reserva
A house favorite and did not disappoint. A bit simple but that was to be expected.
2011 Tiezzi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Cerrino
Another surprise of the year. I had a bottle back in June and found it to be good, not great. This bottle, on the other hand, was fantastic. Leather, iron and deep cherry nose that followed seamlessly through the palate and finish. Will be seeking more....2010 is great, but this will change your mind about 2011.
Happy New Year All
1990 Lynch Bages
Surprisingly youthful appearance. Upon opening I knew this would be great....timeless beauty. Not to the heights of the '89 but excellent and will continue to evolve.
1999 Grivot Clos Vougeot
Will these 99's ever be ready? Decanted and enjoyed over several hours, but closed and not showing it's inner beauty. This is a big wine that needs time....five years, maybe ten.
2000 Labegorce Zede
Elegance and beauty...perfect now and just what you would expect from this estate. No rush but I don't think additional age will add complexity.
2005 Malmaison
This was a surprise. Consumed over two days....was excellent upon the open, albeit tight. On the second day however, this was much improved. Deep and complex. Hold, but will be great with 7-8 more years of age.
2005 Potensac
Elegant and refined. One can sense the excellent wine making here. Not the last word in complexity but a perfect luncheon claret. Great with roast chicken.
2002 Serveaux Brut BdB
Best champagne of the year. Elegance and beauty, that's all I have to say about that...
2005 La Rioja Alta Rioja Vina Ardanza Reserva
A house favorite and did not disappoint. A bit simple but that was to be expected.
2011 Tiezzi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Cerrino
Another surprise of the year. I had a bottle back in June and found it to be good, not great. This bottle, on the other hand, was fantastic. Leather, iron and deep cherry nose that followed seamlessly through the palate and finish. Will be seeking more....2010 is great, but this will change your mind about 2011.
Happy New Year All