Lots of junk in the bottle--ended up running this through a filter into a decanter before drinking, and glad I did!
Beautiful aroma that erupted as soon as I started pouring and was still evident an hour later at the end of the meal--herbs and red fruits, reminiscent of some Cab Francs I've enjoyed. More red fruit on the palate, with surprisingly fresh acidity for a wine twelve years off vintage balancing a hint of sweetness. Plenty of tannin that sticks to the gums, supporting a medium-length finish.
This is quite a nice wine! Food-friendly acidity, interesting aroma, and enough tannin to stand up to some fat; this was a solid pairing for some Neapolitan pizza. Given the sturdy tannins and fresh acidity, I don't think this is anywhere near its decline despite its age--drink or hold!
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Strong nose of green apple, slate, and, as the wine warms, maybe a bit of petrol? Surprisingly zippy palate given it's seven years off vintage, with lots of carbonic acid and more of that green apple. Lots of body but quite dry, with a *very* dry finish.
Still quite youthful for a white of this age, with lots of acidity and body to stand up to rich dishes--a great winter white! Paired very nicely with a tomato minestrone. No hurry to finish these up.
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2012 Petroni Sangiovese Poggio Alla Pietra
2/9/2024 - agdphd Likes this wine: 93 Points
Lots of junk in the bottle--ended up running this through a filter into a decanter before drinking, and glad I did!
Beautiful aroma that erupted as soon as I started pouring and was still evident an hour later at the end of the meal--herbs and red fruits, reminiscent of some Cab Francs I've enjoyed. More red fruit on the palate, with surprisingly fresh acidity for a wine twelve years off vintage balancing a hint of sweetness. Plenty of tannin that sticks to the gums, supporting a medium-length finish.
This is quite a nice wine! Food-friendly acidity, interesting aroma, and enough tannin to stand up to some fat; this was a solid pairing for some Neapolitan pizza. Given the sturdy tannins and fresh acidity, I don't think this is anywhere near its decline despite its age--drink or hold!
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2018 Don & Sons Chardonnay Reserve Watmaugh Ranch
2/2/2024 - agdphd wrote: 89 Points
Surprisingly robust aroma and a nice full body, but a little flabby--probably was better a year or two ago.
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2016 Domaine des Baumard Savennières
1/7/2024 - agdphd Likes this wine: 90 Points
Strong nose of green apple, slate, and, as the wine warms, maybe a bit of petrol? Surprisingly zippy palate given it's seven years off vintage, with lots of carbonic acid and more of that green apple. Lots of body but quite dry, with a *very* dry finish.
Still quite youthful for a white of this age, with lots of acidity and body to stand up to rich dishes--a great winter white! Paired very nicely with a tomato minestrone. No hurry to finish these up.
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