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2006 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva
1/11/2024 - bacchus wrote: 90 Points
shared with pat at selkirk manor. i continue to prune the cellar of wines with past due drink by dates. i had opened this bottle a month or two ago but was unable to finish it. no formal notes. leftover wine was stored in the bottle with no preservation methods used. had the remaining wine today. the wine still offered pleasurable drinking. dark color. rustic nose and mouthfeel. earth and bramble. a hint of brown licorice. substantial sediment in the last glass. this wine appears to be indestructible.
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NV Tendil & Lombardi Champagne Blanc de Noirs
1/1/2024 - bacchus wrote: 90 Points
shared with pat at selkirk manor to celebrate new years day. this wine was off the radar for three reasons. 1. lack of feedback from other members. 2. poorly defined storage location. 3. sentimental reasons as this wine was served at ellen's wedding. this bottle was purchased for the wedding but not served. i performed a dilligent search to locate this bottle as i was concerned about longevity issues. the wine proved to be in sound condition. color is a little more golden than last time. slight hint of oxidation but not to the extent that it impacted negatively on the tasting experience. paired with florida stone crab from Best Stone Crab and California caviar (kaluga hybrid reserve) from Imperia Caviar. overall taste impressions similiar to last time, summarized as follows: the wine continues to hold up well and even appears to be improving a bit. fragrant nose. abundant tiny bubbles. flavor profile consistent with my favored style. nice notes of lemon, yeast and walnut. some mineral notes which tend to overtake the fruit. nevertheless, still very enjoyable. medium weight although it had added some since last tasting. lingering finish.
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2013 Bergström Pinot Noir Cumberland Reserve
12/30/2023 - bacchus wrote: 90 Points
this bottle got dropped from the radar due to a failure to record its location in the cellar. i discovered the bottle accidentally while processing another bottle. i decided to pop and pour due to possible longevity issues. shared with pat at selkirk manor as part of holiday season festivities. the wine proved to be in sound condition. generous fragrant nose. prominent spice notes which i don't usually associate with pinot noir. i also taste usual dark cherry and raspberry notes. the wine develops and fills out with air. this observation together with firm structure suggests that this wine has the potential to develop and improve further. a remarkable showing, considering that this is a half bottle. need to look for more recent vintages from this producer.
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