Septet wine-lovers 1st meeting in 2014

Makom shel Basar restaurant, Neveh Tsedek, TLV
Tasted Monday, January 6, 2014 by Yagil with 320 views

Flight 1 (2 Notes)

  • 2004 Luigi Pira Barolo Vigna Rionda 93 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    colour: dark red-black
    nose: noble ripe dark fruits with earthy leathery & truffles notes, also some liquorice and cedar hints
    palate: full bodied, excellent acidity, ripe chalky tannins, great balance & harmony, ripe dark plums, eucalyptus & liquorice flavours, long finish.
    Excellent!

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  • 1998 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera del Duero Único 95 Points

    Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

    dark red-brown color
    excellent secondary & tertiary earthy fruity aromas
    full body, silky tannins, savory flavors, optimal level of tannins & bitterness, balanced acidity, rich, opulence, complex, close to perfect, a real experience. Long aftertaste. A masterpiece of Ribera del Duero.
    (after over two hours the wine started to fade out in the glass)

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

Flight 3 (1 Note)

  • 2005 Château Rieussec 93 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

    colour: med yellow-gold colour
    nose: sweet spice, floral, citrus, some pineapple
    palate: full bodied, smooth, silky, nice acidity, great harmony and balance, tropical fruits flavours, vanilla, botrytis, honey, med finish.

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