Very red fruited - flavors dominated by dusty dried cherry, baked cherry, berry leaf, earth, smoke, leather. Soft tannins, medium+ acidity, Fairly light and very elegant. I paired this with braised short ribs which I think was a mistake, this would be much better with some grilled steaks or a roast.
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Jim and Michelene for their 40th wedding anniversary w/ chef Don Saunders. Matt L's btl flighted with Dave D's 95' Tondonia. Last time I had these 2 wines together I preferred this to the Tondonia. Tonight I flipped and a slight preference for the Tondonia's marvelous fruit. This was a little more darkly complected and slightly less giving tonight. That said I loved it's resolve, elegance and tertiary notes. The "other" stunning btl in a stunning flight! Thanks Matt L! 96+
Brought to friends. Splash decanted to ensure it was not flawed and sediment, rebottled, slow O'd for 2 hours and we got around to this. Note from memory. Tasted alongside a '95 Tondonia Gran Reserva -- FUN comparison.
Note in a word: ETHEREAL. Just so light on its feet yet beautiful, complex and balanced. Floral, red fruit, sous bois, loam and oh my did this pair well with duck. Still thinking about this a day later.
You hear people compare the Bosconia to Burgundy and tasting this alongside the '95 Tondonia Gran Reserva (more traditionally compared to Bordeaux) one absolutely understands the comparisons.
What a treat. Thanks to our hosts and Dave for bringing its "Bordeaux" companion.
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2/26/2024 - mattyboy_ Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very red fruited - flavors dominated by dusty dried cherry, baked cherry, berry leaf, earth, smoke, leather. Soft tannins, medium+ acidity, Fairly light and very elegant. I paired this with braised short ribs which I think was a mistake, this would be much better with some grilled steaks or a roast.
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10/21/2023 - ryestraw wrote:
So great.
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10/19/2023 - chablis28 wrote: 96 Points
Jim and Michelene for their 40th wedding anniversary w/ chef Don Saunders. Matt L's btl flighted with Dave D's 95' Tondonia. Last time I had these 2 wines together I preferred this to the Tondonia. Tonight I flipped and a slight preference for the Tondonia's marvelous fruit. This was a little more darkly complected and slightly less giving tonight. That said I loved it's resolve, elegance and tertiary notes. The "other" stunning btl in a stunning flight! Thanks Matt L! 96+
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10/19/2023 - Bellissimo Likes this wine:
Brought to friends. Splash decanted to ensure it was not flawed and sediment, rebottled, slow O'd for 2 hours and we got around to this. Note from memory. Tasted alongside a '95 Tondonia Gran Reserva -- FUN comparison.
Note in a word: ETHEREAL. Just so light on its feet yet beautiful, complex and balanced. Floral, red fruit, sous bois, loam and oh my did this pair well with duck. Still thinking about this a day later.
You hear people compare the Bosconia to Burgundy and tasting this alongside the '95 Tondonia Gran Reserva (more traditionally compared to Bordeaux) one absolutely understands the comparisons.
What a treat. Thanks to our hosts and Dave for bringing its "Bordeaux" companion.
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10/4/2023 - asparagus Likes this wine: 95 Points
Wow. Blind. Opened 3.5 hrs prior. Everyone thought it was a Burg good 1er or GC. Heehee
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