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NYC_Maenad Likes this wine:

Monday, September 28, 2020 - First of a case purchased on release. Drank this on its own out of Zalto Universal stems, letting it open and warm in the glass. Acid driven, possibly even a touch spritzy at first, though that calmed down. Still quite young, not the least bit flabby or over ripe. With some air, the acid stopped being the soloist and started to support the good deal of fruit, starting with citrus, followed by some stone fruits hiding underneath that I think will come through more in time. The level of minerality is fantastic and the finish remarkably long and bouncy. We were curious to see where this fell in comparison to 2015 Keller Von der Fels and ultimately felt the VdF is more open and expressive now, but this will probably get to a similar level eventually.

I'm utterly confused by the note from Eric Guido in 2017 saying he wanted more acidity. I know Eric to have a very discerning palate, but that comment can't possible be on the same wine as I drank! This wine is vibrating with electric acidity. It can't be a matter of time - acidity doesn't come and go that way. Maybe his bottle was a little less than perfectly stored or transported? This one came through Sussex, so about the best provenance one can get in terms of temp control.

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