Dark red, almost a little murky but still clear. Wine was halfway up the cork, so probably not the best storage but nonetheless this was showing nicely today. Nose of red fruits, spices and tea, medium full body with mellow but present tannins, and a nice medium long finish. This is starting to drink well now, but can keep for further development.
took to Miller July 3rd party, enjoyed by folks, i didn't get enough of the red fruit and tea flavors, felt like oak was overwhelming the wine a bit, could it just need age? i think i won't take the risk (i.e. buy more)
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this didn't do it for me, didn't find the red fruit and tea i usually like on the palate, color was very brick for 14 year old barolo - but didn't feel like taint or spoil, this bottle was simply dull -- without any of the fruit, texture, acid or spice that can make barolo and burgundy good… not a re-buy, i have one more bottle so will see if it was just a bad bottle to start
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(Oddero Barolo VIGNA RIONDA) By and By Dear Friends, We've had a lot of requests for the 2003 Bollinger since we first offered it (probably from the new WS review that backed up Parker's assessment) but the new wholesale is closer to $100 - they were not very happy about offering the same price as the first round (pre-review) but I was able to squeeze a small additional amount at the same tarriff which looks like a bargain at this point. Here's the original offer from earlier in the summer with the new WS review: ************************************* Friday Focus (Redux): Bollinger "This wine has received a great deal of chatter recently after Parker's 95pt assessment on his Asian foray (documented on his web site). I believe this was one of the highest rated bottles of Champagne on his entire trip (and he tasted top bottles left and right, every night). Called a "white burgundy with bubbles" this Champagne is idiosyncratic, eccentric and one of a kind - that's why they named it as such ("by Bollinger" instead of just another Grande Annee). Controversial? Maybe but there is a huge contingent out there that could drink this every night. Batard mixed with a ripe Clos du Mesnil? If you close your eyes, it's possible. This is not the Grande Annee - "by Bollinger" is the winery's top cuvee in 2003." 2003 Bollinger "by Bollinger" (750ml) (RP95) STRICT LIMIT 12/person ************************************** In addition to the Bollinger, a few other wines of note...along with the requisite cut and paste fodder. I believe all of these have arrived and will be available for local pick up in 2-3 weeks. All prices should be darn low - the Vigna Rionda is as cheap as I've ever seen: 2004 Finca Allende Calvario STRICT LIMIT 12/person 2005 L'Oustal Blanc Minervois EXTREMELY LIMITED 2005 L'Oustal Blanc Minervois "Maestoso" EXTREMELY LIMITED 2006 Domaine Collotte Chambolle-Musigny STRICT LIMIT 12/person This is a delicious wine that will drink well in the mid-term - better than many 2005's and one of the only 2006 wines we've carried. 2000 Oddero Barolo "Vigna Rionda" (GR3) STRICT LIMIT 3/person at this price Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Champ7100 Spain8640 SOFR6810 SOFR6820 Burg9210 Italy7601
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4/22/2018 - patrickrains wrote: 92 Points
coffee, chocolate, leather with a slight dustiness. distinct nose of 20 year old barolo. Decanted about 2 hours before drinking. Delicious wine.
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9/22/2017 - ricemanhk Likes this wine:
Dark red, almost a little murky but still clear. Wine was halfway up the cork, so probably not the best storage but nonetheless this was showing nicely today. Nose of red fruits, spices and tea, medium full body with mellow but present tannins, and a nice medium long finish. This is starting to drink well now, but can keep for further development.
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10/18/2016 - dching wrote: flawed
Barely drinkable. This bottle had aged prematurely despite being kept in a Eurocave since purchase. Lacking in any depth or length.
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7/3/2014 - WoodieBayArea wrote: 90 Points
took to Miller July 3rd party, enjoyed by folks, i didn't get enough of the red fruit and tea flavors, felt like oak was overwhelming the wine a bit, could it just need age? i think i won't take the risk (i.e. buy more)
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5/20/2014 - WoodieBayArea wrote: 88 Points
this didn't do it for me, didn't find the red fruit and tea i usually like on the palate, color was very brick for 14 year old barolo - but didn't feel like taint or spoil, this bottle was simply dull -- without any of the fruit, texture, acid or spice that can make barolo and burgundy good… not a re-buy, i have one more bottle so will see if it was just a bad bottle to start
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