Azores Wine Company
Tinto Vulcânico Açores Red Blend 2016
Quite an unusual wine. Flavor profile similar to an Oregon PN but with more weight. A distinct saline note with a volcanic influence that reminds me of Mt. Etna reds. Certainly different but a good experience overall, 4* for unusual, 3* for overall quality. — a month ago
Dom Pérignon
Limited Edition David Lynch Cuvée Brut Champagne 2003
David Lynch & Dom P? LVMH PR would likely play up the “synergies” between two brands that remain sui generis. I think it’s a cool box that may or may not ape Mouton Rothschild’s perennial artist labels...now to the wine...likely the nuttiest champagne we’ve ever had. Light fizz, low acid, palate is the spectrum of nuttiness: marzipan, raw almond, baked bread. The finish is lasting and fabulous. Happy birthday, Judy! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 @Roy Whitehead
Domaine de la Grange des Pères
Vin de Pays de l'Hérault Red Rhone Blend 2005
Stunning and at its peak. Deep garnet with age-appropriate rim gradation; impeccably stored. Would be fun to place this in a blind lineup due to grape melange—a great blend that reveals facets of each with a different glance. A real stunner. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 @Jim Wagonfeld
Clos des Papes
Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Rhone Blend 2006
A great pairing for the Ottolenghi meal. Gregarious, curvy without being flabby, low acid—savory. @Alsu Shakirova says umami. Just the right hint of oxidation. Reminds one of LdH Todonia blanco.
Jos. Christoffel Jr. (Christoffel-Prüm)
Ürziger Würzgarten Spätlese Riesling 1996
I just love wines like these. Ambrosial nose of grapefruit and honey, sweetness. Palate is drier than the nose, lovely structure and finish. At or near its peak. Beautiful.
Domaine Armand Rousseau
Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2000
😱😱😱 we’re ready when you are
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli
Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo 1961
Drinking?
Incredible vintage
5*. Bottle direct from winery and recorked. Opened and poured to aerate in glass. Remarkably youthful. Brick red with almost no browning. Features persistent cherry, tobacco, the classic rose petals and saddle leather. Spicy undertones. Smooth as silk with resolved tannins. Near or at perfection. Thanks @roywhitehead for an amazing experience. @andrewschirmer-you missed out!
Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy
Camp Gros Martinenga Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2010
Velvet glove. Well-integrated, attractive cranberry bitterness on the finish. Attenuated nose, still needs a few years for tertiary aromas to emerge. Still, pure pleasure in the glass.
Jim Wagonfeld
4* Brick red with just a hint of orange meniscus. Nose of orange peel and cherry. Palate of spice, cherry, tobacco and dust. Silky texture and long finish. Traditional aged Rioja at a high level. Good choice Val O’Shea. — 4 days ago