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The Progress with friends
The Progress, SF
Tasted April 16, 2016 by RajivAyyangar with 156 views
Introduction
Tim, Bernat, Ariel, and others.
https://www.evernote.com/l/ABaOtDFb0WlKtp0v1v0VlhW6LIAtg4JjTNg
Food included poached rhubarb with black sesame, marinated parsnips with fig saba. Black cod “toast” with maitakes, buttery favas, fermented turnips and lemon oil.
The food was surprisingly unexceptional. Nothing really popped for me.
The format was difficult and messy to share. The small quantities stressed me out with the logistics of sharing. All in all it was a lovely evening with friends, but the fussy nature of the food got in the way, rather than adding to the evening.
Flight 1 (4 notes)
White
2014 Matthiasson Sauvignon Blanc Ryan's Vineyard
90 points
Mineral. Low aromatics but high acid. Very nice! Some mid-palate stony fruit.
Around 9
pH 3.1
TA 8.6
Alc. 12.5%
No malo, 10 months barrel age.
Around 9
pH 3.1
TA 8.6
Alc. 12.5%
No malo, 10 months barrel age.
White
2012 Daniel & Julien Barraud Pouilly-Fuissé Les Chataigniers Vieilles Vignes
88 points
Moderate plus impression of oak! Mineral and long. I prefer the more steely Matthiasson, but this is nice as well. 8.5-9
Red
2015 Jean Foillard Beaujolais Nouveau
86 points
Fresh, with slight earth.
Medium plus acid, decent structure - a touch of tannins.
Medium plus acid, decent structure - a touch of tannins.
Red
2010 Antoniolo Gattinara
87 points
A bit reticent but lovely aromatics of leather, dried flowers.
Medium plus acid.
Elevated alcohol (14%)
High tannins.
Medium plus acid.
Elevated alcohol (14%)
High tannins.