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2021 Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Veldenzer Elisenberg Riesling Kabinett
4/25/2024 - ptaylor2112 wrote:
Day 1 was all soft residual sugar on the finish. Day 2 was similar. It wasn’t until Day 3 when things got interesting. The acidity began to assert itself on the midpalate and finish, and the pleasant tartness balanced the sweet. Drink now if you like softer, sweeter wines. Otherwise, hold for at least another couple of years.
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2014 LaMontagne Pinot Noir 115 Kessler-Haak Vineyard
4/22/2024 - ptaylor2112 Likes this wine: 93 Points
End of an era. LaMontagne was the first wine club I ever joined and I managed to hang on to a few bottles after Kimberly retired, until only this one remained.
And it was just right. It had a healthy dollop of Pinot stankfunk on the nose that persisted through the evening, right in my wheelhouse. The ten years of age did wonders on the palate. The wine danced across my tongue, light on its feet with bright red fruits and very good acidity on the finish. Soft tannins.
This was a great wine to end on; I was able to reflect on the many years of satisfaction LaMontagne wines brought me over the years without wishing I had a few more bottles. A real pleasure to drink.
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2018 Bodegas LAN Rioja Crianza
4/7/2024 - ptaylor2112 wrote:
Vertical of:
2018 LAN Crianza
2015 LAN Reserva
2005 LAN Gran Reserva
It’s always nice to try an extended Rioja vertical. You really get a sense of the house style. The last time I did a LAN vertical was with the 2012, 2010, and 2008. I like that LAN does not overdo the usage of oak. All wines were paired with Spanish-style meatballs in tomato sauce, as well as Moroccan lentil chili with couscous.
The 2018 LAN Crianza had a touch of oak and mint on the nose. It clashed a bit with the tomatoes. Recommend pairing with lighter proteins like roast chicken or pork loin. Drink now.
The 2015 LAN Reserva offers chocolate and a hint of mint on the nose, as well as bit of chocolate on the palate. It paired very well with the meatballs and chili. It is a terrific value, often found under $20. This is approaching or at peak. Drink now through 2030.
The 2005 LAN Gran Reserva nose was very similar to the 2015 Reserva. It showed tertiary color and flavor (a bit of prune). It would pair very well with unsauced red meat, such as steak with a dash of black pepper. Rioja Gran Reservas have the stones to be birth year wines without breaking the bank, and this is no exception. Drink now through 2028.
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