Narun P

9.4

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Narun P

9.0

100% Pinot Noir

Semi pale, bricked garnet. Transparent. Slightly widened rim.

Bouquet of bright red cherry, cinnamon, with slightly woodsy backend.

Surprisingly tannic still, med plus acidity, dry. Bright red fruits which shows better on the second day. Damp soil tone, stuffy antic, freshly ploughed meadow. Finish long on licoriced fruit cake, baking spices.

Surprisingly lively. Very enjoyable, perfectly mature Burgundy that won't break your bank. Peak. 90. — 7 years ago

Narun P

8.9

100% Rkatsiteli

Clear, clean, almost devoided of color.

Aromatically complex. Herbaceous, basil, honeysuckle, white peach, lime, flint.

Med plus plus acidity and dry. Big fruity profile. Asian pear, green apple, lime, with minty uplift.

This is a superb summer quaffle. Amazing value and uniquely Finger Lakes with vibrant acidity and immense mineral profile (though the grape variety came from Republic of Georgia). 89. — 7 years ago

Narun P

9.1

Mainly Grenache with roughly equal parts of Syrah and Cinsault.

I have never been a fan of France's hot 2003 vintage in general. However, last couple of encounters have shaken my prejudice.

This Gigondas definitely drank like it was bathed in a long heatwave for sure with very low acidic structure, soft tannin, and dried stewy red fruit characters. However, it kept me interested with the enticing Southern Rhone unique profile of grilled gamey meat, iodine, green olive, dried mint and damp earth.

This wine will not hold any longer. It's on its last leg but what a journey! 91. — 7 years ago

Narun P

9.1

90%+ Nero Mascalese, with some Nerello Cappuccio. Old vine of 60+ yo, ungrafted.

Deep slightly bricked garnet color. Semi transparent, compact rim.

Aromas of coca cola soft drink, cinnamon, star anise, red cherry, raspberry, lavender, violet, and ash.

Resolved tannin, med plus acidity, med bodied (13.5abv). Complex profile of minerally driven red fruits intermingling with licorice, sweet spice, and slightly mechanical low tone.

Definitely needs air time to uncoil, otherwise it can be quite tarty. Superb wine made in the traditional Piedmontese style (large neutral cask and library release). Paired well with wide variety of food, especially Thanksgiving dishes. 91. — 7 years ago

Narun P

8.7

Unknown blend of Sauvignon and Seyval Blanc, the latter native to Hudson Valley, NY.

Medium light straw color. Clear and transparent.

Clean nose of peach, lemon, tangerine.

Uplifting palate with medium plus acidity and expressive fruit profile of similar characters to the aromatics. Refreshing finish.

Honest and straightforward. Nothing fancy but it doesnt need to be. 87 — 7 years ago

Narun P

9.0

Mainly Merlot supported by Cabernet Sauvignon

Garnet, opaque core with early widened rim.

Aromas of red cherry, blackberry, graphite, mushroom, forest floor, wet dirt, violet.

Still tannic, med plus acidity, med bodied. Red fruits, dried plum, wild ripe strawberry. Good evolution showing secondary characters of smoke, pencil lead, cattle range, earth. Finish nicely on cedary wood, baking spices, and red currant.

This wine requires at least an hour of air to uncoil. Keep improving in the glass. Peaking right about now with the structure to hold for 2-3 more years, though no reason to wait whatsoever. 90. — 7 years ago

Narun P

9.3

Celebrating two newly mint doctors in the family!

Bricked garnet. Transparent, clear. Medium width rim.

Bouquet of espresso, cassis, blackberry, potpurri, dry rose petal.

Structurally resolved. Smooth, agreeable traces of tannin. Med plus acidity. Medium bodied. Dry. Complex notes of cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, cattle range, newly ploughed paddy field, mineral high tone, light touched, floral perfume. Delicate but very much present.

Superb old school Margaux. No heaviness, no excess. A birth year wine that delivers. 93. — 7 years ago

Narun P

9.1

Mainly Merlot, with some Cabernet Franc

Fresh garnet. Semi transparent. Compact rim.

The elegant bouquet of slightly licoriced red cherry, rosy perfume, cinnamon, earth and mushroom, and integrated cedary oak.

Relatively resolved palate though some traces of tannic structure still detectable, med to med plus acidity, dry. Red cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and red plum. Christmas fruit cake. Hint of tobacco smoke, tea leaf, and graphite.

Better lucky with this bottle than the previous one. No VA! 2/3 98 Cobin have been great. Classic Right Bankers are a dying breed, if not already extinct. 91. — 7 years ago

Narun P

9.1

Primarily Nebbiolo with some native varieties.

Bricked garnet, semi transparent. Compact rim.

Rich bouquet of tar, rose petal, orange zest, flowery perfume, mushroom, earth, slight hint of cedary oak.

Typically Nebbiolo palate. Dusty tannin, medium plus acidity, 13% abv. Red cherry, currant, cranberry, Japanese plum. Hint of cinnamon, and other baking spices. Finish long on dry red fruits and spices.

I love this style of wine. Simple, honest, and elegant. Requires 4-5 hours of thorough decanting to uncoil. Wow, be patient and everything will come together. 91. — 7 years ago