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M&PD Tasting: Italy
Mount Baker, Seattle, WA
Tasted October 5, 2021 by Eric with 97 views
Introduction
No real notes taken, as I was just barely back from Italy the day before and mainly just trying to stay awake.
Flight 1 - BUBBLES (2 notes)
As we arrived and COVID tested, some amazing bubbles.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Ulysse Collin Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Les Pierrières
No notes, just recording for posterity. It was very brisk and fresh.
White - Sparkling
1996 Salon Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut
No notes, just recording for posterity. OMG, this was insanely delicate and lacy.
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Flight 2 - WHITE BURG (1 note)
And then a white that just makes you want to cry it is so good...
White
2004 Domaine Ramonet Montrachet
No notes, just recording for posterity. Wow, wow, wow!
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Flight 3 - BAROLO (2 notes)
A young and wonderful pair of Barolo very early in their lives.
Red
2001 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate Le Coste
No notes, just recording for posterity. Loved this.
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Red
2001 Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello Barolo Monprivato
No notes, just recording for posterity. So damned good.
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Flight 4 - TUSCANY (2 notes)
And a pair of Tuscan wines.
Red
1999 Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori) Bolgheri Superiore
No notes, just recording for posterity. Was drinking very nicely.
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Red
1997 Cerbaiona (Molinari) Brunello di Montalcino
No notes, just recording for posterity. Oh wow, my last and probably best bottle of Cerbaiona. 1997 was spotty in general, but Cerbaiona hit it out of the park.
Flight 5 - DESSERT (1 note)
And as if we needed one more wine...
Red - Fortified
1977 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage
No notes, just recording for posterity. Always great.
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