Big Fat Llama
Perillo
Riserva Taurasi Aglianico 2008
A big nose of plum, blackberries and chestnuts. In the mouth a full body wine , muscular not fat. Clean fruit backed up with leather and earth assisted by a nice dose of acid . Tannins are there and put up a wall of resistance that will likely soften with time. — 3 years ago
Baccherello
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2010
Big fat cherry notes, some wood, and a deep dark demon soul. Alliteration intentional. — 6 years ago
E. Guigal
La Mouline Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2001
Initially tightly wound and pretty slow to get going, but it makes a big change after a sufficient decant and begins to show what La Mouline is all about. Pure class and elegance with seductive and complex aromatics of red berry fruit, bacon fat, campfire smoke and fresh violets. The palate is expansive with killer intensity, a velvety texture and a long and vibrant finish. Last sips were the best. This is still young. — 3 years ago
Three Sisters Vineyards
Three Sisters Vineyards Fat Boy Red Red Blend
Big and fruity with a touch of spice - easy drinking , easy pairing — 6 years ago
Quinta do Vallado
Reserva Field Blend Douro Red Blend 2009
A bit on the quirky side. I really have no idea where this wine is in the spectrum of things. It definitely isn't done, but it has a big hole in the middle. The nose is fruitcake and cola. The entry is pretty big and rounded. Powerful fruit. At first the middle was dead, but after 30 minutes it really started to come around and showed some cinnamon, spice, nutmeg. The finish became a little more acidic. Slight toasted tannin finish. Really impressed. I have stayed away from opening these mainly because I thought they were all dead, but curiosity killed the fat cat and the result was MUCH better than expected. — 6 years ago
William Hill Estate Winery
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Showed much better than previous note: inky, generous blackberry, mocha, tobacco leaf, black cherry, cassis on nose, with herbs & pepper accents - impressive complexity on the aromatics for sure… big fat mid-palate in need of sturdier tannins. Kinda fell over all the place, but in a delicious decadent way. — 2 years ago
Stephane Montez (Domaine du Monteillet)
Cuvée du Papy Saint Joseph Syrah 2015
Excellent example of a St Jo. On opening, the nose was much more lilac and herbs. Black olives and red fruit in the mouth. After 3 hours in a decanter, big change. On the nose, bacon fat and olives. Bacon and iron in the mouth. Long finish. I would recommend *not* decanting or waiting 3-5 years. The in between made for some awkwardness. — 4 years ago
Château Husson
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2016
Inky, a bit of acid. Pepper and a bit dry - pucker after a taste. I'm a big fan of Chateauneuf, but I've had better. I can't see drinking this on its own. And it will fight with any dish. You'd need something bold - spice and fat to serve it with. — 4 years ago
Ruud Verhagen
big, fat, jammy…., needs time to come around… — 7 months ago