Front edge of the window. Perfect linearity from nose to palate. All the rose petals and asphalt, but a solid dose of purple raspberry and Morello cherry. Beautifully balanced structure - enough fruit to wow without having to rely on sweetness, built on terrific acidity and tannic structure. Great stuff.
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Opened (last night with dinner) with so much funk and VA that Jean thought it was corked. It was cranky, but I had my doubts about her diagnosis. She asked for a different bottle (which I obliged), but I set mine aside, and came back...
Two hours later: Same terrific stuff as previous bottles, and the rest of the bottle was on point tonight. Muted Croatina nose. Soft tannins and acidity, mouthful of magnificent blackberry and Japanese plum. Patience is a virtue. Glad I didn't pour this down the sink.
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2013 Antoniolo Gattinara Osso San Grato
1/13/2023 - KenSchramm Likes this wine: 93 Points
Front edge of the window. Perfect linearity from nose to palate. All the rose petals and asphalt, but a solid dose of purple raspberry and Morello cherry. Beautifully balanced structure - enough fruit to wow without having to rely on sweetness, built on terrific acidity and tannic structure. Great stuff.
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2008 Paul Bouchard & Cie. Beaune Savigny Les-Beaune
1/11/2023 - KenSchramm Does not like this wine:
Not corked, but not enjoyable. May have been mistreated between the winery and the store from which it was purchased?
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2012 La Colombera Colli Tortonesi La Romba
12/12/2022 - KenSchramm Likes this wine:
Opened (last night with dinner) with so much funk and VA that Jean thought it was corked. It was cranky, but I had my doubts about her diagnosis. She asked for a different bottle (which I obliged), but I set mine aside, and came back...
Two hours later: Same terrific stuff as previous bottles, and the rest of the bottle was on point tonight. Muted Croatina nose. Soft tannins and acidity, mouthful of magnificent blackberry and Japanese plum. Patience is a virtue. Glad I didn't pour this down the sink.
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