Talula's Table with a few Berserkers

We had a nice time meeting up with a few fellow wine berserkers at the chef's table in the kitchen at Talula's. While the others knew each other, it was our first time meeting the group. The food and wines were great, though the pairings were pretty difficult. Thanks to Bob H. for putting this together and to the group for their generosity and hospitality.

Unfortunately my notes were very brief.

• 2012 Château Graville-Lacoste Blanc

  France, Bordeaux, Graves

  Citrus, lime, lemon zest, softer than I expected with medium acid. Added some richness as it warmed. This was really good and I'm finding I prefer the white bordeaux's with high levels of semillon.

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• 2008 Vincent Dauvissat (René & Vincent) Chablis 1er Cru La Forest

  France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

  Salinity, briney, tart apple and citrus, some earthy, flinty mineral. After warming a little fennel on the nose. Needs a lot more time.

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• 2005 Weingut Heymann-Löwenstein Winninger Uhlen Riesling "L" Laubach

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  Some petrol on the nose but not offensive. Oilier feel and Heavier bodied than the other whites, with riper, more tropical fruit. Pretty good acid balance. Enjoyed this, even with the petrol notes that I generally don't prefer.

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• 2011 Arianna Occhipinti Il Frappato

  Italy, Sicily, Terre Siciliane

  This was interesting. Sanguine, sweet-tart, ripe red fruits, almost candied, with orange rind acidity, some earthy lava like notes. Despite the ripeness, there is a lot of acidity.

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• 1998 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto di Serralunga d'Alba

  Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

  Rusty, browning color. Tons of sediment. Really nice aged Nebbiolo. Smells wonderful. A little leather, mint. Great acid.

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• 1998 Mauro Veglio Barolo Vigneto Arborina

  Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

  My notes were unfortunately pretty brief on this one. I think it got lost between the excellent Giacosa Falletto and the younger more tannic 99 Pira y Figli Cannubi. Slight tobacco, softer, less tannic and more fruity than the Cannubi.

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• 1999 E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Cannubi

  Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

  The cork was soaked completly through to the top and there was some brown funk under the capsule. More tannic, and leaner than the Giacosa Falltto and Veglio Arborina. Red fruits, slight mint, very dry, some orange peel. A little lighter in weight too. I have one left that I will sit on for a few more years.

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• 2006 Ferrandes Passito di Pantelleria

  Italy, Sicily, Passito di Pantelleria

  Floral nose with some spice, orange, spearmint, apricot, honeysuckle, bright acidity, dark honey, brown sugar. Very enjoyable and notable for the brightness and acidity. This is not cloying.

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