Community Tasting Note
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Eric Guido Likes this wine: 98 points
May 22, 2019 - It’s always great when a wine that has received 100 points from a critic, actually lives up to its reputation. Not to say that I believe it is truly a 100 point wine in my book (something I reserve for earth-moving experiences), but the 2015 La Ricolma certainly came close. The bouquet presented a layered and remarkably fresh expression, savory at times and then sweet and spiced, showing dark red fruits accentuated by crushed stone minerality, hints of sweet curry, blueberry skins and undergrowth. On the palate, enveloping, silky textures gave way to lifting mineral-encased red berries, saturating savory spice, and youthful tannin, yet remaining fresh and vibrant. It finished long and intense, as a mix of minerals and tannins coated the senses, reminding me that this is a wine that’s built for the long haul. Beautiful.
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3 Comments
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Rollerball commented:
1/4/20, 6:52 AM - Dear Eric, you say you reserve 100 points for earth-moving experiences but you haven’t given that score on CT. Have you had a 100 point, earth-moving experience yet?
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Eric Guido commented:
1/5/20, 6:37 AM - @Rollerball Not yet, but there have been some seriously close calls. I gave a barrel tasting of the 2016 Vietti Roche a (98-100 point) range and we'll see what happens once it's in bottle. Otherwise, a '95 Quintarelli Riserva is probably my closest experience.
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Rollerball commented:
1/22/20, 2:22 PM - What incredible news from Vinous today! Well-deserved.
As a send off, I humbly submit for your consideration that you have already had some of the earth-moving experiences you seek.