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Toasting for Hugo after the NYC marathon earlier this month
at my home
Tasted November 24, 2014 by Yagil with 267 views
Introduction
Hugo, Arnoldo & Chanoch - the mythological first wine-quartet gathered at my home to celebrate Hugo's NYC marathon earlier this month.
Flight 1 (3 notes)
along with selected French & Italian (4) cheese & (2) salami, jamon bayotta, whole wheat & king nuts breads, pâte de foie gras, pasta (with calamata olives & dried tomatoes, parmesan, garlic-pepper, salt & olive oil), Bulgarian kebab (Borcho) these 3 wines were consumed with great pleasure.
Red
2006 Louis Jadot Nuits St. Georges
87 points
immediately after uncorking:
quality ripe fruity & tertiary leather-spicy aromas, still tight on the palate
after 8 hours, lower shoulder, bottle in a diagonal position
typical good earthy aromas, less impression than after uncorking, firm integrated tannins, nice balance, enjoyable for its mid-level NSG
24 hours after uncorking, last glass in the bottle
transparent dark red-brown, ripe dark intense cherries aromas, light earthy notes, round firm integrated tannins, good acidity level, rich fruity flavours, chocolate, mint, liquorice, eucalyptus & herbal hints, a bit of over oxidation starts, lingering pleasant finish.
quality ripe fruity & tertiary leather-spicy aromas, still tight on the palate
after 8 hours, lower shoulder, bottle in a diagonal position
typical good earthy aromas, less impression than after uncorking, firm integrated tannins, nice balance, enjoyable for its mid-level NSG
24 hours after uncorking, last glass in the bottle
transparent dark red-brown, ripe dark intense cherries aromas, light earthy notes, round firm integrated tannins, good acidity level, rich fruity flavours, chocolate, mint, liquorice, eucalyptus & herbal hints, a bit of over oxidation starts, lingering pleasant finish.
Red
2003 Mastroberardino Taurasi Radici Riserva
92 points
immediately after uncorking:
pleasant aroma of ripe cherries & spices, still tight on the palate
8 hours later:
excellent harmony, quality wine, very enjoyable
24 hours later, last glass in the bottle:
colour: transparent dark red-brown
nose: dark ripe cherries, tobacco leaves, leadpencil, hints of damp soil & leather.
Palate: full bodied, firm & solid tannins, high acidity level, excellent harmony, ripe dark berries fruits, cedar flavours, subtle spiciness, long finish, seems at its peak. Great value for money.
pleasant aroma of ripe cherries & spices, still tight on the palate
8 hours later:
excellent harmony, quality wine, very enjoyable
24 hours later, last glass in the bottle:
colour: transparent dark red-brown
nose: dark ripe cherries, tobacco leaves, leadpencil, hints of damp soil & leather.
Palate: full bodied, firm & solid tannins, high acidity level, excellent harmony, ripe dark berries fruits, cedar flavours, subtle spiciness, long finish, seems at its peak. Great value for money.
Red
2001 Marqués de Vitoria Rioja Gran Reserva
88 points
immediately after uncorking:
dark red-purple-brown
intense dark fruits jammy aroma, no more the typical earthy aroma
still tight and unapproachable
8 hours later:
same colour & aroma, softer tannins, ripe dark cherries, tobacco, cigar box, cedar, but lean body, lacks complexity & structure
24 hour later:
dark red-purple-brown
intense dark fruits jammy aroma, no typical earthy aroma, ripe dark cherries, tobacco, cigar box, cedar, rich, powerful, good harmony, lean body, still young and can age many years further.
dark red-purple-brown
intense dark fruits jammy aroma, no more the typical earthy aroma
still tight and unapproachable
8 hours later:
same colour & aroma, softer tannins, ripe dark cherries, tobacco, cigar box, cedar, but lean body, lacks complexity & structure
24 hour later:
dark red-purple-brown
intense dark fruits jammy aroma, no typical earthy aroma, ripe dark cherries, tobacco, cigar box, cedar, rich, powerful, good harmony, lean body, still young and can age many years further.