Really enjoyed the 2012 of this before, it was more aggressive; but this year has developed into silk. An elegant linear stream of liquorice, strawberry and blueberries; with a cayenne pepper and fresh orange rind acidity that makes you salivate for more. This wine needs time, had the case buried under the stairs, but highly recommend, it’s really worth the wait.
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2018 Alfredo Arribas Montsant Trossos Vells
4/6/2024 - Rkeane wrote: 91 Points
Really enjoyed the 2012 of this before, it was more aggressive; but this year has developed into silk. An elegant linear stream of liquorice, strawberry and blueberries; with a cayenne pepper and fresh orange rind acidity that makes you salivate for more. This wine needs time, had the case buried under the stairs, but highly recommend, it’s really worth the wait.
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2004 Heribert Bayer Pinot Noir In Signo Tauri
2/17/2024 - Rkeane wrote: 92 Points
High altitude Austrian pinot planted beside a forest, that you can taste in the wine.
Vanilla, star anise, pine oil, yellow plums, confected red cherry and buttercups on the nose.
Vanilla crust pastry, pine cone, baked cherry, tart raspberry and liquorice powdery tannins.
My last bottle, I’ll miss the bones of this one !
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1998 Domaine des Forges Coteaux du Layon Chaume
2/10/2024 - Rkeane wrote: 92 Points
Orange blossom flowers, dried apricots, clementines and medjoul dates on a restraint, refined nose with fennel finish.
Apricot flesh, skins, honey, propolis and a peach schnapps luscious palate.
Served chilled with an apricot frangipane, complex, moreish, yum finish with a touch of nutmeg !
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