A most fascinating wine. Zesty key lime, tangerine rind, peach fuzz. Subtle yeasty notes. Quite electric; by which I mean: a wine which stands on its own.
A most fascinating wine. Zesty key lime, tangerine rind, peach fuzz. Subtle yeasty notes. Quite electric; by which I mean: a wine which stands on its own.
Feb 4th, 2016
2004 vintage and unfortunately a sad story. Cork was wet which was a warning. Very shy nose. The only discernible odour was honey. Not corked, but the wine was flat, old, no zing, no life. Some citrus notes, and some grass, but no acid or slate - which was the hallmark of previous bottles. Like it had been left open in the fridge for a month. Shame!
2004 vintage and unfortunately a sad story. Cork was wet which was a warning. Very shy nose. The only discernible odour was honey. Not corked, but the wine was flat, old, no zing, no life. Some citrus notes, and some grass, but no acid or slate - which was the hallmark of previous bottles. Like it had been left open in the fridge for a month. Shame!
Oct 24th, 2020
Wow. Twelve year old Sauvignon Blanc. Light amber / honey colored. Still kicking strong with lots of flavors coming through over time in the glass. I had to decant this through a sieve due to a dried out cork. The nose has Meyer lemon peel, barrel toast, and oak. The palate is very textured; zesty white grapefruit, kiwi, and lime up front followed by lemon oil, almond, brioche, beeswax, petrol, menthol, orange rind. There is an echo of richness, like a faded photograph. It's trying to hold its own against the lovely acidity, but seems to be losing the battle. While this will continue to provide great enjoyment over the coming 5 or so years, I feel it is beginning the downslope of its existence. What were you doing in the late summer of 2004?
Wow. Twelve year old Sauvignon Blanc. Light amber / honey colored. Still kicking strong with lots of flavors coming through over time in the glass. I had to decant this through a sieve due to a dried out cork. The nose has Meyer lemon peel, barrel toast, and oak. The palate is very textured; zesty white grapefruit, kiwi, and lime up front followed by lemon oil, almond, brioche, beeswax, petrol, menthol, orange rind. There is an echo of richness, like a faded photograph. It's trying to hold its own against the lovely acidity, but seems to be losing the battle. While this will continue to provide great enjoyment over the coming 5 or so years, I feel it is beginning the downslope of its existence. What were you doing in the late summer of 2004?
Jan 24th, 2016
Pouilly-Fumé, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
