I Trulli Restaurant, NYC
Tasted Tuesday, August 11, 2015 by kenv with 770 views
The NYC Nebbiolo group formed through Antonio Galloni's Vinous forum put together this vertical of the wines of Giuseppe Rinaldi. All of the wine, except the first two were made by the current owner and winemaker, Beppe Rinaldi. The first two were made by Beppe's father, Battista. You can find much more information about the winery on my Rinaldi page:
http://www.finewinegeek.com/rinaldig/
Dinner was from about 7:30 to about 10pm. The food and service at I Trulli are terrific. This was a special evening all around.
I thought the 2004 Cannubi San Lorenzo-Ravera was a bad bottle. I also thought the 85 Brunate Riserva was not a good example, though not a bad wine. The 97 BLC was odd, but consistent with other odd bottles I've had from this vintage. Otherwise, the wines showed brilliantly. Every one meeting or exceeding my expectations. When asked for my WOTN, I listed the 99, 01, 04, 07 and 08 BLC's as my WOTN. I was told I can't have 5, but I don't care. I rated all these in the upper 90s. Then the 98, 00, 03 BLC, the 93 & 07 CSLR, and the 56 were all in the lower-to-mid-90s for me. So many terrific wines!
NV Jacques Selosse Initial 94 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Damn, this is good! Complex & toasty. One of the few Champagnes I think I could drink several glasses of.
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