iTasting Dec 2020

This was going to be spectacular, so decided to open up for some wine history.

A btl of Priorat from before Priorat was Priorat and one btl of Bierzo from before the hipsters claimed Murcia. And wife's wagyu steak...

• 1994 Palacio de Arganza Bierzo 94 Points

  Spain, Castilla y León, Bierzo

  Deep, beautiful red with a fine structure. Blueberries, red fruit, tasty acidity and a good share of tannic backbone.
  Would happily drink again :-)

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• 1987 Rotllan Torra Priorat Gran Reserva 96 Points

  Spain, Catalunya, Priorat

  Absolutely pristine and stunning wine with a youthful appearance. No oxidisation at all, not qualifying as "old". This stunning oddity with 70% Grenache and 30% Cabernet sauvignon would be rather confusing in a blind tasting. The best of two worlds at the same time. Has restrained elegance á la Bdx as well as a warm and welcoming component. Blastingly beautiful. Exceptional!
  
  Has a lot to offer for many years to come.
  Married wife's perfect wagyu steak.

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• 1991 Granducato Brunello di Montalcino 93 Points

  Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

  Still very young and best on day 3.
  Took over 5 hours in the decanter before it started to unfurl it's exceptional cherrie, fruit and tannins. Superbly elegant in a most beautiful transparent style. Autumn leaves, pipe tobacco and acids to die for. Highly satisfying tannins.
  
  Should rest some odd 20 or so more years before reaching its peak.

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What a plummy, yummy treat!
Together with great cheese...

Hugely satisfying wines. Better than I deserve. So fantastic I wanted to write ecstatic poetry, but fell asleap. Like a failed Charles Bukowski wannabe.