August 20, 2022 - Bone dry yet highly concentrated, it had a bitter aftertaste at first but softened with air. I found this interesting but only mildly enjoyable.
May 24, 2020 - Color is a burnished gold - looked advanced and I worried it was oxidized. Nope, smellls like tarragon and apricots, more apricot on the palate along with a lavender (dry) honey note. After a couple of hours open, a pineapple note develops. Bone dry but lots of tropical and stone fruit aromas and flavors. This kind of reminds me of a middle aged Hermitage blanc with more acidity and less palate weight. Good stuff and an excellent match with BBQ wings.
May 4, 2018 - Fri Night Blinds (château du Chevlin): Tasted blind, moderate oak, a touch of detectable heat, moderate acid, full bodied. Had a new world build but everything about the wine felt old world. I couldn't even call a varietal. This one really stumped a few of us. Surprised at the reveal, I had this exact wine a few years back! Maybe not a go to for me but definitely a fun and food friendly wine.
April 3, 2018 - Barnyard nose, quite flinty. Notes of white flowers. In the mouth quite nutty, silky and with a hint of grapefruit. Nice now but can probably age effortlessly.
September 13, 2016 - Not very familiar with this varietal but man was it a fun wine. The nose reminded me of a Belgian strong ale (prankster or delirium tremens), spicy, banana, and a touch of citrus. Great acidity, fuller body, rich texture. Amazing food wine, paired well with opening dishes. I look forward to trying many more trebbiano's after this.
July 18, 2016 - Enormous acidity in this vintage; mouth-puckering. Fruit is more mature though, honeyed ripe apple, mulled spice. Big mineral note on the finish.
October 10, 2015 - Pale yellow with cloudy green hues; reduction apparent, nice fumey nose; apple skins; apple cider notes starting to dissipate on this one (see 2010), a bit rounder and less sourness than the '10. In a phase right now, better than the '10, but sort of closed I think/hope. Really wish we could have poured the '07 which was out of stock.
January 2, 2015 - Oxidized - down the drain it went. Broke my heart.
May 7, 2014 - Emidio Pepe 50th Anniversary Dinner, with Chiara and Emidio Pepe (L’Artusi Restaurant, NYC): Medium gold color. Refreshing nose of earth and salt sea air. Stunningly complex. Full body, but light on its feet. A vivid superb wine. Some said they could easily mistake this for a very good white Burgundy. I can see why.
November 8, 2013 - Golden orange oxidized color. medium intensity. Apple, nuts honey on nose. Candied red apple on palate, honey. Almost oxidized. Think it's producers style. Medium finish. Interesting. Trebbiano grape.