Community Tasting Note
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Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
March 2, 2021 - Aerate to decanter 90 minutes. I've not tasted this since release when it was wide open - and yes, I enjoyed the firmness of the tannins at the time. That said, it's a good degree more coiled than that time (nearly two years ago, already), and I was constantly swirling away to get it to try and get back to that wide open status; wasn't really in the cards. A small glass on night 2 was more complete, but I think I'll wait. All of that having been said, I bought another 2 bottles that I'll plan to open post 2024/beyond. Totally in my wheelhouse. highly recommended
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4 Comments
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winchester-xi commented:
3/2/21, 8:28 PM - Any strong preferences between the 13 and 14?
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Tim Heaton commented:
3/3/21, 7:24 AM - wow, it's as if you read my mind. I asked myself the same question (if for no other reason than I knew I was going to order some more bottles - of at least one of them). And my answer is, it depends. Both were great successes (no surprise), both have unique character, so the answer to the question of preference comes down to personal choice. To my palate, it's splitting hairs, but as I'm going to live forever (or hopefully another 15 years, anyway), I think the '14 fits my cellaring strategy best. Such lovely wines, I'm glad you know them. stammi bene
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winchester-xi commented:
3/4/21, 7:14 PM - Thanks for weighing in. I’m extremely fortunate to have this available in my local market. Will be adding a bottle or two of the 14 to the overfilled cellar.
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EMAZurich commented:
3/5/21, 12:01 PM - Ciao Tim, I just read your noted now... thanks for this highly valuable (as always) note. I had the 13 (way too young) some years ago during a great Easter lunch in Barbaresco (Antica Torre). Always good to get your thoughts on the vintage variation - I have already tried to get this into my cellar. Now I know where to start. Hope to meet you soon again. Cheers, Edgar