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A Vertical of Verticals part 4--Togni
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Tasted January 16, 2012 by S1 with 354 views
Introduction
Pt 1 (Sep), 4 vintages of Corra
Pt 2 (Oct), 4 vintages of Charvin
Pt 2 (Nov) 3 vintages of Masseto
Flight 1 (4 notes)
White
2008 Domaine de la Janasse Viognier Vin de Pays de la Principauté d'Orange Blanc
89 points
Honeysuckle and stony white flowers. Short finish but thirst quenching. Candied ginger and lemon zest. Such a nice wine for the $
Red
1990 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon
94 points
Bell pepper, a little tomato paste and lots of dust on the nose. On the palate some bright dark cherry and chalky cassis. Roasted/cured meat (pepperoni maybe). A little cinnamon. After 30 minutes the cherry becomes red and integrates with all the other flavors. Great fruit/acid/alcohol balance. Finished really long. Wine of the night by far, as part of a 3 year vertical. 94+ S2 said 93; I said 95
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Red
1991 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
Some alcohol on the nose. Clove, saddle leather, sweet tea, really dark cherry. Really long and rich with a chalky mouthfeel. After 30 minutes, finish falls short but still a treat.
Red
1992 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
Minty Eucalyptus on nose. Luden's cough drops. Similar profile to the wonderful 1990 but with more upfront fruit initially. After 30 minutes it goes to BIG STINK (almost underarm stink). Never quite regains its balance.