Tahoe Trip

Tasted Monday, January 22, 2024 - Thursday, January 25, 2024 by aagrawal with 90 views

Flight 1 - Dinner at Great Gold (2 Notes)

  • 2017 Poderi Elia Barbera d'Asti 89 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Asti, Barbera d'Asti

    (1/22/2024)

    Medium-deep ruby; aromatic, plums, some spice, cedar; full bodied, high acidity, refreshing throughout, balanced alcohol; finish is medium length. Quite a nice barbera! 89

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  • 2021 Donnafugata Bell'Assai 86 Points

    Italy, Sicily, Vittoria DOC

    (1/22/2024)

    Floral, violets, but not as aromatic as I was expecting; light bodied, medium-plus acidity; short finish. Decent for restaurant wine, but disappointing for Donnafugata. 86

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Flight 2 - Dinner at Pianeta (1 Note)

  • 2020 Tintero Barbaresco 89 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco

    (1/23/2024)

    Well priced at $70 on a wine list. Light color as expected; aromatic, red fruited, florals and roses; palate is light bodied, medium-high tannin which is drinkable now, high acidity, lovely red fruit; medium length finish. Excellent value. 89-90

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Closing

3rd dinner was at Tangerine (no wine consumed... had a pear cider).

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