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.
Raul Pérez
Valtuille Bierzo Godello 2015
@Andrew Schirmer Lemon yellow in color. Nose of lemon and sea breeze. Palate is quite maritime. Briny and sea shells with hint of citrus, apples and pears. + acid backbone. Not a long wine but interesting. Excellent with fatty spring run King Salmon. — 5 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.
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.
M. Chapoutier
Monier de La Sizeranne Hermitage Syrah 1996
Tight upon opening, this unwound slowly over dinner. Color and profile à point. Classic aromas of roast meat, soy sauce, olives. Lovely tannins. Elegant and beautiful with rich meat.
Domaine Dujac
Les Gruenchers Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2002
Domaine Armand Rousseau
Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2000
😱😱😱 we’re ready when you are
Louis Jadot
Charmes Meursault 1er Cru Chardonnay 1855
Vintage was 2006.
Caves São João
Quinta do Poço do Lobo Cabernet Sauvignon 1990
Oh man—we had the white a few years back. Interesting stuff.
Like a minor bordeaux lost in the cellar. Faded, tart and a bit bitter. Clearly over the hill but with enough character to seek out younger versions.
Jim Wagonfeld
Jim had this 2 months ago