Saturday, August 30, 2014

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Ian says....2013 Henri Gaillard CdP Rose $8

Crisp, elegant, Eddie izzard,  fresh new discovery, unexpected

Scott says....2007 Tenuta Di Nozzole Chianti Classico +++ $52

Gentle hints of laguna beach. Will miss it. 

1997 Antinori Vin Santo +++ 375ml $25

A viscous mouthful of 5w20. Lubricating Lemons winners!

Carnasciale Il Caberlot 2003 1.5L ++++ $195

Questionable nose, unquestionable beef and nobility. More tomorrow.

2011 Elena Walch - Alto Adige Beyond the Clouds ++++ $65

Smoky, unoaked, unctuous, amber. Brilliant Chardonnay effort. 

Scott says....2011 Elena Walch - Alto Adige Beyond the Clouds $65

So much texture and depth for a chard

Viticoltori de Conciliis Selim Spumante Campania $25 +++

Bright and brisk, lithe yet sturdy. Delicious & bracing

Scott says....Viticoltori de Conciliis Selim Spumante Campania $25

Bubbly with hints of agave. And giggles.

Scott says....2008 Le Piane Boca $55

Nebbiolo in the classic sense.  Tickles my fancy. 

2008 Le Piane Boca +++++ $55

Northern Italian Rustic, Provence elegance. Stunning work!