Opened this one by mistake (I was saving for at least a couple of years more). Medium to full body, even oily. Almost no acidity. Heavy. Passion fruit, dragon fruit and cotton candy smell. Barely a touch of minerality.
My wife compared it to an American aged chardonnay, which I can agree. It was buttery, but without the oak.
Drank it with baked sable fish over goat cheese farro, and it was great. I echo others - save this one for later (except if you have multiple bottles)!
I drank my last bottle, but don't regret it. If I'm lucky maybe I'll get to buy more.
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2018 Bodega Numanthia Toro Termes
2/13/2024 - Eirikr Likes this wine: 94 Points
Peaking now (Feb 2024)!
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2020 Kobayashi Winery Marsanne-Roussanne Boushey Vineyard
8/26/2022 - Eirikr Likes this wine: 95 Points
Opened this one by mistake (I was saving for at least a couple of years more). Medium to full body, even oily. Almost no acidity. Heavy. Passion fruit, dragon fruit and cotton candy smell. Barely a touch of minerality.
My wife compared it to an American aged chardonnay, which I can agree. It was buttery, but without the oak.
Drank it with baked sable fish over goat cheese farro, and it was great. I echo others - save this one for later (except if you have multiple bottles)!
I drank my last bottle, but don't regret it. If I'm lucky maybe I'll get to buy more.
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2016 Kobayashi Winery Cabernet Franc
7/17/2022 - Eirikr Likes this wine: 95 Points
Top, top cab franc. Tasted near its peak, and wish I had more bottles left.
Light body, with a touch of fruit and complexity in the aftertaste. Truly shined paired with brie, and could hold its own with duck.
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