Obviously, this evening represented my first experience with this wine. When the cork first came out, it was not interesting. As it breathed, however, it improved measurably. The color was somewhat uninspiring, but the nose opened well. As we completed the bottle, we agreed that it was an interesting learning experience
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Opened with Susannah and Cristina. Dinner at Bubastis House. Lamb chops on the big green egg, baked sweet potatoes with butter, and not quite enough asparagus.
I certainly wish I had bought more of this gotten harder when I could. It is proving to be a splendid choice. Big nose, spectacular color,, opens quickly.
First use of the new air pressure opener!. Wizard!
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With La Duchesa. With rack of baby lamb chops, broccolini, something else green.
I cannot remember where I bought it, but it was surely, not Peter.
I did decide to decant it, although there was not much sediment. Started a little insipidly, but its complexity grew with breathing. Color was unexpectedly deep. Definitely improved as we drank it slowly.
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2021 La Sapata Băbească Neagră Podgoria Sarica Niculitel
3/15/2024 - Sultan of Bubastis Likes this wine: 89 Points
Obviously, this evening represented my first experience with this wine. When the cork first came out, it was not interesting. As it breathed, however, it improved measurably. The color was somewhat uninspiring, but the nose opened well. As we completed the bottle, we agreed that it was an interesting learning experience
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2017 Nervi-Conterno Gattinara
3/15/2024 - Sultan of Bubastis Likes this wine: 94 Points
Opened with Susannah and Cristina. Dinner at Bubastis House. Lamb chops on the big green egg, baked sweet potatoes with butter, and not quite enough asparagus.
I certainly wish I had bought more of this gotten harder when I could. It is proving to be a splendid choice. Big nose, spectacular color,, opens quickly.
First use of the new air pressure opener!. Wizard!
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2019 Olivier & Lafont Gigondas
2/29/2024 - Sultan of Bubastis Likes this wine: 87 Points
With La Duchesa. With rack of baby lamb chops, broccolini, something else green.
I cannot remember where I bought it, but it was surely, not Peter.
I did decide to decant it, although there was not much sediment. Started a little insipidly, but its complexity grew with breathing. Color was unexpectedly deep. Definitely improved as we drank it slowly.
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