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Capping off a weekend with Alexis
Osteria Nino Huntington, NY
Tasted May 21, 2017 by VDLT Wine with 233 views
Introduction
Dinner after a long day showing Alexis Pichon the sights and tastes of Long Island. Stops included Macari Vineyards (disappointing), Paumanok Vineyards (always a pleasure), Briemere Farms for pies and Sand City Brewing (maybe producing LI's best range of beers). Caroline and David joined our full crew and Alexis for dinner.
Flight 1 - Quick taste (1 note)
We had a few minutes mutes before dinner so stopped at Caroline & David's where this decanted blind CdP awaited.
Red
1998 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes
Tasted blind, I guessed Nebbiolo from the mid 90's at first and later commented that it seemed more French than Italian. Mostly resolved - showing a mix of secondary and tertiary elements. Would have liked to try with food.
Flight 2 - Antipasti & salad (2 notes)
Fried zucchini, Caesar salad, mixed green salad, pulpo, etc.
White
2004 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Klosterlay Riesling Kabinett
A lovely Kabnett offering a spate of floral fruity aromas and flavors. It's in a very good spot but shows no sigh of decline. Enjoyed with fried zucchini.
White
2002 Jean Bourdy Savagnin Côtes du Jura
flawed
The cork lacked sufficient structure for a worm to grip it. Had to push it in and then strain to a decanter. Not undrinkably oxidized but not enjoyable. Lacking acidity.
Flight 3 - Secondi (2 notes)
I had a Sicilian style chicken breast that paired nicely with the Etna Rosso.
Red
2008 Fattorie Romeo Del Castello Etna Vigo
Tart, fleshy and ashy with a formidable spine. Ample fresh fruit flavors. The tannic finish when revisiting 2 days later compels me to wait on my next bottle. Very good.
Red
1998 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Laurence
I really wanted to like this but my streak continues of misalignment with any special cuvée. I also struggle with the ferocity of this vintage. Alas, this was too hot, brooding and monolithic despite impressive fruit and structure.
Closing
Max insisted on trying a sweet Grappa made from chamomile.