Deep Ruby color with aromas of dark berry fruits, oak and floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and plums with tobacco and herb spice. Firm grippy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak, spice and mineral character. Ok but Juliet better! — 6 months ago
2020 | Chardonnay
Patrick Piuze; Terrior de Chablis
Burgundy; Chablis, France
(Montmains adjacent vineyards)
(90-92; Drink 2026-32)
On the Lawn at Tanglewood this afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our guest conductor is Anna Rakitina (BSO assistant conductor), leading Ellen REID (When the World as You’ve Known It Doesn’t Exist), PAGANINI (Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Opus 6) with renowned soloist Joshua Bell, and PROKOFIEV (Suite from Romeo and Juliet; Suite No. 1, Opus 64-bis / Suite No. 2, Opus 64-ter / Suite No. 3, Opus 101). — a year ago
Nice South county gives gift — 2 months ago
At dinner with Cindy Pino and a surprisingly well behaved young Amarone even with the Lao somewhat spicy dishes — 4 months ago
Blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby color with aromas of dark berry fruits, oak and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and currants with tobacco and herb woody spice. Fine chalky tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak, spice and herb mineral character. Nice! — 6 months ago
Really loved the citrus explosion but also the composition — 4 months ago
You’ve got to be kidding me. A 2007 Salvo Foti wine. A museum piece. Wonderful Etna Rosso minerals, herbs, deep red fruit. Thank you Alex, for finding and gifting it. — 4 months ago
Absolutely singing after a double decant — 6 months ago
Norman Gennaro
Back home. Held these way too long but it’s still holding strong. — 2 months ago