Enigma
Can Ràfols dels Caus
Pairal Penedès Xárel·lo 2019
Delicious minerally, saline white. At Enigma Concept. — a year ago
De Martino
Enigma 1 Reserva Red Blend 2020
Great big fruity red — 3 years ago
Mas d'en Gil
Coma Blanca Priorat White Blend 2017
This is a fantastic Priorat Blanco. Layered and complex. A real joy! At Enigma Concept. — a year ago
La Garagista
Harlots & Ruffians White Blend 2019
A beautiful, delicious enigma. Wow. — 4 years ago
Ricardo Santos
La Madras Vineyard El Malbec 2010
Ah, the 2010 vintage of Ricardo Santos Malbec, a transcendental libation that beckons the soul into the labyrinthine depths of vinicultural exuberance. As I imbibed this elixir, my palate embarked on an odyssey through an enigmatic symphony of hedonistic flavors. The terroir speaks with the eloquence of a thousand poets, invoking an avant-garde pas de deux between dark fruit and enigmatic earthiness.
The tannins, oh, the tannins! Like philosophers engaged in a Socratic dialogue with one's senses, they debate their existence before yielding to a seductive silkiness that borders on a Vinous epiphany. Its finish lingers, not unlike the sermons of a zealous street preacher, echoing in the inner sanctum of one's mind.
In conclusion, Ricardo Santos' 2010 Malbec is a vinous riddle wrapped in an enigmatic enigma, destined to provoke laughter, tears, and existential contemplation. A masterpiece of humorous absurdity in a glass! — 6 months ago
Tensei
Song of the Sea Junmai Gingo
Delicious Sake. 15% abv. At Enigma Concept. — a year ago
Caillez-Lemaire
Eclats Brut Damery Champagne Blend
No notes, a quiet celebration for my wife and me as I have successfully ticked another box in the years-on-planet category today. Feeling older...I think.
Cailleze-Lemaire Eclats, Lot No. 0514; A newer bottle than what was previously in the cellar. I'll capture notes on a future bottle. Palate seems a little subdued from prior lot, perhaps more time in bottle is deserved.
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On the Lawn at Tanglewood this evening with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our Conductor Anna Rakitina (BSO’s Assistant Conductor) is leading Elena LANGER (Figaro Gets a Divorce, Orchestral Suite), RAVEL (Piano Concerto in G) and ELGAR (Opus 36, Enigma Theme). The soloist for the piano concerto tonight is none other than Jean-Yves Thibaudet, our absolute favorite pianist (or piano-player as Emanuel Ax has been noted to say because he thinks the traditional term sounds funny when spoken), a never-to-be-missed event for us whenever he plays these hallowed grounds. (In 2004 Jean-Yves served as president of the Hospices de Beaune, factoid for any wine nerds who are also classical music nerds.) — 3 years ago
Ming L
There were decent selections to pair seafoods from Galápagos, but I wanted the try an Ecuadorian wine, and this was recommended.
Effusive nose started off with pleasant tropical fruits like kiwi and star fruits, then turned to fresh stone fruits and light honeysuckle. High tone acidity but nicely textured. Saline touch on the clean lifted finish.
Quite impressive. And Versatile enough to pair with a wide range of seafood dishes from oyster to grilled lobster. — 3 months ago