Von Winning
In Deidesheim Pfalz Riesling 2017
A serious Pfalz qualitatswein, I think. Such minerality & layers, with an edge of sweetness but just alluded to. In a almost completely Trocken style but not. I don’t know this maker well but oozes quality. Refreshing after a Mets loss. Thiesse/ Skurnik importer. — a month ago
Calabretta
Terre Siciliane Carricante 2018
Underwhelming white from a fave producer. Very round, fennel seed & muted pear, but this is all about savory and not fruit—which is ok, but then bring it, like a Lopez white with layers upon layers, which this is not. Looking forward to a second tasting. Polaner imports. — 5 days ago
Mary Taylor Wine
Valençay Rouge Gamay Blend 2016
Funny that the local Berkshires seller thought it was “fruity”. I love this wine. I found it buoyant, yes some black currant s forward but , fine, grainy and cru Beaujolais worthy moderate tannins in the background. Lovely, delicious. 35% gamay/35 cot/30 Pinot Noir. Mary Taylor import — 20 days ago
Trapiche
Gran Reserva Fond de Cave Mendoza Malbec 2015
House gift from Argentina part 2: a gran reserva Trapiche, quite elegant & nimble despite the 14.5%. Oak monster integrated but is in the foreground- gets better w air. Crushed red fruits, cassis edges. All in all a very smooth drinking & balanced affair. — a month ago
Peter Sultan
Decanted briefly, but could do even longer. Lovely deep black cherries, cassis, roses. Funk burns off quickly on nose. Very lithe & medium bodied. Enchanting. Still a steal at low 30$s. Flavor profile is my sweet spot. — 4 days ago