Case Bianche
Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera
Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 1998
It is hard to explain the tactile experience of this wine. Once you have Soldera you can truly understand all the fuss about Brunello di Montalcino i reckon.
No others producers are close to his level, some have taken the same direction, but it is a long way to catch up.
Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera
Toscana Sangiovese 2015
Very aromatic, very fine tannins, light in color. Amazing as usual. — a month ago
Brigaldara
Case Vecie Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2016
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. Sourced from a single vineyard in Grezzana, the 2016 Case Vecie pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and dried red, black and blue fruits: Bing cherry, Craisins, pomegranate, Fig Newtons, red flowers, fine cocoa, espresso, gentle warm spices and a mix of organic and inorganic earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. The alcohol is high. However, it’s remarkably balanced considering its extraordinary ABV, 16.5%!! That being said, you would hardly know it…until it got you turnt! For real though, I don’t drink a lot of Amarone…but this is damned good. Drink now through 2041. — 23 days ago
Sella & Mosca
Terre Bianche Alghero Torbato 2020
Such an interesting wine. Excellent minerality, nicely balanced mild citrus fruit and a full body white. — a month ago
Eduardo Torres Acosta
Versante Nord Uve Bianche Terre Siciliane Minnella Blend 2023
I am always curious to taste more Minnella
This wine is rich and mineral
It would go great with swordfish
Honestly not my style
I find it to horizontal
I prefer a bit more freshness and verticality
Although it is a wine that reveals the territory that comes from — 3 months ago
Taittinger
Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 1996
Happy Valentine’s Day! Continuing our tradition of pulling one of these each year - 11 down, only 1 more to go after this! Reminder that we need to choose a new case of something soon.
This is excellent as always but I’m not sure hits quite the same high note as last year’s bottle. Fine mousse, nose a bit more restrained. Palate is explosive and so deep with wonderful candied caramelized lemon peel. Wonderful pairing with carbonara! — a year ago
Ira Schwartz
Mini vertical ‘98, ‘06, ‘09. This was my favorite. Wonderful aromas of licorice,leather, plums and black cherry are all replicated on the palate. Except for the color, a red core and a brick rim one would be hard pressed to guess its age — 2 days ago