1/5/2021 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Sadly, after the last time when I loved this wine so much, I held onto my second bottle like a cartoon miser. I guess that's why BV's Library Club released this back when they did -- because it was at its peak. Now it's over the hill and although still not awful, not really remarkable either. Lesson learned....when a library wine is released from its source, they're trying to tell you something.

1/5/2021 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

I think this one is past its peak -- time to drink if you still have it sitting around.

12/3/2020 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

SUPER bursty acid.

11/8/2020 - partylikeakennedy Likes this wine:

My last bottle of the '88, and it's still drinking like a much younger wine. Perfect acidity, lots of complexity, and a finish that lasts for days. Very little petrol/garage on the nose -- more like cedar and honeydew and mango to me. Blueberries and bright acidity with more mango, stone-fruit, and honeysuckle on the palate. The acid plays well with the sweetness, and makes this more refreshing than you'd expect from an Auslese.

10/28/2020 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Nice porch wine for a warm day, but in general it's just kind of unremarkable/simple.

9/10/2020 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Crisp rich applesauce! That just keeps coming to mind. Really fantastic lingering finish too. Excellent bubbles for the price point.

9/1/2020 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Slightly frizzante when first opened! Lots going on, with a finish that turns pleasantly smoky.

8/29/2020 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Bright up front, mellows out with a really nice vanilla-brioche finish.

6/5/2020 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Ok this second bottle about knocked my socks off.

6/5/2020 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

This one was strange. Not bad strange, just unexpected. Complex but kind of earthy-berry-medicinal. Almost faintly like Moxie.

5/18/2020 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Nice and round with a long finish. I dig it.

4/26/2020 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Unusual and neat. Very soft, almost greasy but in a nice way!

4/4/2020 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Still holds up. And Steve likes it!!

3/21/2020 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Steve even likes it!

3/7/2020 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Oof. Pretty sure this one got cooked or something. A shame, was looking forward to it.

1/6/2020 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Rich and bready.

12/30/2019 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Appley and crisp...probably a pretty refreshing porch sipper for a hot no yeast, brioche, or nuttiness at all. day, but not as mellow as I like for my everyday bubbles.

2/23/2019 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Terrible graphic design. Excellent Cab.

12/31/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Knock your socks off good. Like, knock them off with a bulldozer on meth.

12/29/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Bright and bracing, kinda like Sour Patch Kids but less intense. Fun but might need more time to calm down.

12/24/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

These old-ass Selvapianas are always so much fun. This is really complex and surprisingly light. Nose has foresty mulch, cherry cola, and a hint of menthol. Palate is bright with slight acidity. Lots of cranberry and dank; cedar, vanilla, strawberry, lavender, bergamot. Clean but lingering finish.

12/16/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Subtle. Vanilla, coffee, cherry pie.

11/25/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Ya know, not their best. But 2011 was rough.

11/23/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Fabulous vintage.

10/26/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

After taking my first sip, I said HOLY FUCK THIS SHIT IS GOOD. And it is. Bright, vibrant, with juicy apple and round toasty almonds. A wee hint of something yellow too, like starfruit maybe.

10/6/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Lovely, mellow, robust, balanced. Finish of candied lemons but without the sugar-sweetness or the acid.

9/25/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

O_O

9/25/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Nice! Round, slightly toasty, enjoyable depth.

9/17/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Lots of soft herbal notes, coriander and nutmeg. Vanilla and dark cherries. Slight waft of bell pepper on the nose. Really just all-around pleasant.

9/2/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Eeeek. At first taste, it almost knocked me over with its intense bracing tartness. But the finish is really long, and carries a lot of unexpected rich notes like coffee, chocolate, mushrooms, and oatmeal stout. Really interesting champagne.

8/25/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Lighter than expected. The nose is a lot dankier than the palate. Nice balance between old & new.

7/8/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Omg

7/1/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Nice easy porch sipper. A bit tart, more than I expected from a 2014 anyway, but you can still get the wee hint of oak. Very pineappley too.

6/24/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Pshh, I dunno what people are all in a pucker about, this is actually pretty decent. Especially for the price point. Refreshing, round, and balanced.

3/31/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

One of their lesser-oaky vintages....very Burgundian.

2/21/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Meh.

2/3/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Super tasty and smooth, none of that cat-piss-grapefruit junk you get out of American Sauv Blancs. Round pineapple, melon, and lemon meringue notes. Approachable, soft, and refreshing.

1/28/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Beautiful wine. Light petrol & honeysuckle nose. Nectarine, honey, starfruit palate. Bright and happy. Really fantastic value for the price tag.

1/21/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Not bad. Nice and light and refreshing.

1/21/2018 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

So soft, and such a long finish! Beautiful Cab.

12/30/2017 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Omg.

12/20/2017 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

A lot of juicy red fruit, but also a good deal of dustbin. Deep ruby red. Pretty nice. Needs time to open up tho so decant it.

11/12/2017 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Lovely balance. Apple and brioche without any off-putting sweetness.

11/12/2017 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Can never go wrong with this stuff, especially taking the price point into consideration.

11/9/2017 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Not bad. Not complex, just average, but not bad.

10/29/2017 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Lovely, crisp, delicious alternative to champagne at brunch. Medium bubbles, dry, nice depth of flavor.

10/27/2017 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Robust and rich but not cloying. Plenty of dank but balanced well with the tannins and dark red fruit. Needs some serious decanting for the character to shoe through though.

10/24/2017 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

The eucalyptus is really coming out now - more so on the nose. Wafts off the palate with decanting. Tart cherry and cranberry with bright acid, but a deep blackberry undertone. Interesting to see this change as time goes on.

8/10/2017 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Medicine cabinet nose. Lavender, anise, eucalyptus. Needs time to open up, but once it does, it's really well-balanced. Herbaceous yet smooth and pleasant.

Too bad you can't get it. This was a bootlegged bottle. Boom.

8/10/2017 - partylikeakennedy wrote:

Not very complex, but rich & round. Give it a few more years.