Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2005
Barely into adolescence and what looks to a long rich life ahead. Graphite, blackberry, cedar, and the glorious eucalyptus-camphor-minty accord found in mature cabernet. Hold or drink now with a decant. Fabulous.
Domaines Ott
Château Romassan Bandol Grenache Mourvedre 2019
Beautiful work. Liquid strawberries. Herbaceous nose, looong finish. Easy to love but pays dividends upon closer inspection.
Joh. Jos. Prüm
Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Riesling 2006
Sweet German Riesling is not the flavor of the moment. This stunning wine is medium gold in color. Aromatics of honey, tropical fruit, apricot, apple and orange all of which are duplicated on the rich dense palate. Just enough acid to balance the RS. Long and lingering finish. ABV 8%. Perfect with sausage, polenta, and sautéd red pepper and spinach. — 8 days ago
with Judy
Caballus
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2015
Tightly wound and in need of additional age. Dark red in color. Raspberry, blackberry and earth. Solid acid spine. Tannins need further tempering. Built to last and scored with a eye to the future. A very small production (174 cases) partnership of Veronique Drouhin and Isabelle Dutartre. — 14 days ago
with Judy
Etienne Sauzet
Champ Canet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2009
Unfortunately too many premoxed bottles from Sauzet, but when it’s not they are really good
Jim Wagonfeld
Aroma of spice and leather. Palate also dark fruits, olive and leather with spice. Good structure. Pleasant drinking but not really anything special. — a day ago