Dinner with Josh and Karen K and Bob S
Salty's Pub & Bistro, Clifton Park, NY
Tasted Monday, August 18, 2014 by kenv with 416 views
Introduction
Josh was up in Saratoga for vacation. We met halfway between Saratoga and Albany. Josh brought his lovely wife Karen. I brought my not-so-lovely friend Bob (aka the wine nazi). We each contributed some wine and had a grand time.
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2002 Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année 94 Points
France, Champagne
[Disgorged February 2012.] Yeasty tangy nose. Rich and sour in a complex appealing way. Long finish. A great match to fresh fried calamari.
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2010 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barbera d'Alba 93 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Barbera d'Alba
[Same bottle from 8/13/2014 open 5 days.] Nose of earth, black fruit, tar, licorice, and truffles. Thick and delicious in the mouth. Long spicy finish. Just an amazing traditional Barbera. Wish I could get more.
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1999 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate 94 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
[Decanted around 1pm. Drunk around 7pm.] Stunning nose of black fruit and flint. Tannic and tarry in the mouth with a long rich finish. Superb and drinking really well tonight with ribeye.
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1999 Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi 92 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
[Double decanted at 5pm. Drunk around 7pm.] Gorgeous perfume in the nose, but the palate is a bit of a let down. Still tannic and oaky.
Open 6 days: Still has a lovely perfume but with a note of creme caramel that is stronger than it should be. Mellow and appealing, but missing a strong Barolo character. Some tar and licorice, but too much new oak still present.
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