Caves São João
Quinta do Poço do Lobo Cabernet Sauvignon 1990
Oh man—we had the white a few years back. Interesting stuff.
Fattoria La Gerla
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2010
Stunning power and finisse at ten years of age. Dark fruit, cigar box, anise, leather. Tannins beginning to soften. Medium aromatics. A long life ahead. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 @Jim Wagonfeld
La Rioja Alta
Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2001
Cayuse Vineyards
Armada Vineyard Syrah 2010
Big flavors/aromas without overwhelming oak, alcohol or tannin. Lacks sufficient acid for balance. Unusual, but not without appeal. Seems to fade quickly in glass. Interesting expression of syrah. I like to serve Cayuse next to Northern Rhone and let my friends compare. L'chaim. — 3 months ago
Dunn Vineyards
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1994
Old skool
Soft and evocative like an old Rioja—or a favorite leather chair. Camphor, leather, hint of tobacco. Beautiful, if slightly less structured than the ‘95. The ‘95 had full tannins and structure. Astounding to say it could use more time at 23 years...
Matthew Cohen-Just things of beauty. Glad to have more of both vintages.
Domaine Tempier
La Migoua Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2009
Ooohhh how is this developing?
Quite dark. Aromas of black fruit, licorice and tobacco. Palate of black berries, plum, fig and cedar overlaid with garrique. Tannins are melting but still a force. Long finish. Great now but built for a long life. **** @andrewschirmer you missed a treat.
Giuseppe Rinaldi
Brunate - Le Coste Barolo Nebbiolo 1999
🥳🥳🥳
9.5. Nearly perfect with years to go.
Jim Wagonfeld
Jim had this 5 days ago