Los Olivos, CA
Tasted Saturday, February 16, 2019 by JonnyG with 223 views
A wonderful evening, with one flawed bottle I had been saving being the only sour note. The title refers to the friends more than the wines, as all the bottles we had were well aged.
1988 Fiorano (Boncompagni Ludovisi) Sémillon Botte 47 Vino da Tavola 94 Points
Italy, Latium, Vino da Tavola
A stellar bottle, easily the best of my old Fiorano whites, with an expressiveness and freshness that made this far more than a curiosity supported by a cool backstory. Alive and generous, belying the amber color of the wine. Complex nose of honey and marzipan, with muted tropical fruit. A textured, slightly waxy white. Fine acidity, mild oxidation, open mouthfeel, medium+ finish.
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2006 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 93 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
It always figures -- my last of these bottles showed the best. More energetic than its predecessors, mildly oxidative, with generous honeysuckle, cedar, white pit fruit and herbal notes. Impressive aromatic complexity, especially as the wine rose in temperature.
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