2019 L'Ecole No. 41 Luminesce Seven Hills Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (8) Avg Score: 88.9 points

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  11/24/2022 - azcowino Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Really enjoyed by all.

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  1/23/2022 - Janstan Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Went well with cheeses

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  12/4/2021 - srh wrote: 87 Points

  Should you be interested, I’ve uploaded info for this vintage which you can peruse at your leisure. 😉
  
  Private Preserve used after Day 1
  
  N: Creamy notes atop limes & kiwis with undertones of minerals
  
  P: RNDISH entry; Med body with initial (albeit rapidly dissipating) frt QUICKLY met by a harshness which briefly turns astringent before becoming quasi pleasant @ the end -- with SOME of the sips. 🙁 For me the oak/malo WAY overpowers what frt there is, though the relatives (who purchased it) WERE happy with it as a pairing for their Grilled Salmon & TJ's Mushroom Risotto! Were it just I, 'twould be a dislike, though considering the relatives were pleased, I'll go with neutral.
  
  // Day 3: ~ aromas to Day 1, with poss a bit > emphasis on the limes/kiwis? While P has ~ issues to Day 1, their intensity was substantially mitigated, being now for me acceptable with tonight's Turkey Noodle Soup (HmMd): I.e., ok, NOT ideal, but serviceable, unlike my Day 1 impressions.
  
  // ∑: FAR from my preferred style for a Sémillon blend, I'll stick with my VG (86,87/100 using that metric) of 2/8/21. While I'd seriously doubt cellaring being of benefit, neither can I completely rule it out, therefor the higher of those 2 scores. 14.0% ABV

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  7/23/2021 - Janstan Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Went well with seared Cod

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  2/8/2021 - srh Likes this wine:

  Cf. the CellarTracker Article link [lower lft] to get specific info for this vintage, including acclaim.
  
  Private Preserve after Day 1.
  
  N: Fairly fragrant lemons with something floral coming on; Hints of spice?
  
  P: MF body; Rndish entry with almost swtish frt met by a firming acidity which never really relinquishes its hold as it transitions into a very LONG, creamy, bitterish finish. While the very 1st sip with food was pleasant enough, the bitterness QUICKLY regained control. For my P this is either too young (NEEDING another 12-18 mos), too "big" (as a result of barrel fermentation/malolactic), or just not all that good, at least with simply grilled fish. 🤔 Today my VG (86,87/100 using that metric), but I'd not rule out more with some cellaring & probably a richer, > substantial pairing than tonight's fish.
  
  // Day 2: Served @ cool room temp, it seemed > "civilized" (I.e., < bitter/acidic), lending me to believe it WOULD benefit from addt'l cellaring. So, a wine with potential which HOPEFULLY is fulfilled somewhere along the line.

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