Capanna
Moscadello di Montalcino 2018
Pear, apricot, the faintest petillance. It’s not amazing but it is, as the Italians say, typical. As in, representing its type. If you like candied, you should go here. It’s not very passito, just the slightest hint. Very mild. You wouldn’t drink this on a hot summer day, but you would drink it outside in the summer if it was raining. — 3 years ago
E. Guigal
La Doriane Condrieu Viognier
Maybe because I’m coming off a cold, but I felt the nose was terribly muted and the wine ethereal, but not in a good way, more of lack of body not compensated for with great finesse. Such is Guigal’s reputation though that I would try this again under better circumstances. — 2 years ago
Castelli
Michet Clone Sisquoc Vineyard Nebbiolo 2009
Remarkably fruity for its age. It’s not the Nebbiolo of my dreams, but it was a very drinkable wine nonetheless. — 3 years ago
Gaja
Barbaresco Nebbiolo
Past it’s prime. Too bad. I’m definitely a fan. — 3 years ago
Domaine Latour-Giraud
Charmes Meursault 1er Cru Chardonnay 2016
Thought this would be better. Not overly nuanced for a premiere cru. — 3 years ago
Schloss Vollrads
Dry Rheingau Riesling 2015
It’s in the name: “Rad”. The bottle is beautiful, the wine is beautiful, the experience was beautiful. — 3 years ago
Alexander Motola
With the idiosyncratic flavor of a Heitz Cab - you love it, or it - this Trailside was on fire. Delicious with a rare ribeye, there was no mistaking what we were drinking. Probably closer to the end of the window 20 years in, but still fresh and delightful. — 2 years ago