The Frost Pocket

Francis Blanchet

Cuvée Silice Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage unknown, 2021 entered below. Our first Loire S b. Loved it. Couldn’t detect any “fume”. Will try a Sancerre next to compare. At WA Frost w W & friends. — 2 months ago

Enderle & Moll

Muschelkalk Pinot Noir 2020

Admittedly, I drank the most of this lithe young dancer. So in the pocket and generous with a substantial frame. Great producer. — a year ago

Ericsson, Ira and 14 others liked this

Huber Winery

Autumn Frost Late Harvest White Blend 2021

Light bodied ice wine that touches the nose with citric acids, but engulfs the palate with sweetness on the tip of the tongue with florals and pear, apples, and apricot — 2 years ago

Bernard Boisson-Vadot

"Les Chevalières" Meursault Chardonnay 2016

The Bernard Boisson Vadot bottlings (particularly Genevrières) are all so good. I think the kids are not yet matching the quality of Bernard. Even the frost laden 2016 vintage is fantastic tonight, rich, textural and so vibrant with great depth at the core, racy citrusy acids and the perfect amount of attractive flinty reduction. Great bottle. — 2 years ago

Jan, Mark and 5 others liked this

Château Clos du Moulin

Médoc Cru Bourgeois Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

ESF
9.3

See previous note from almost 3 yrs ago - still going strong - improving even - fruit took on a baked quality, but so so fragrant, so in the pocket - really struts for a Cru Bourgeois! — a year ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 4 others liked this

Tantalus Vineyards

Okanagan Valley VQA Old Vines Riesling 2020

2020 vintage.
Originally planted in 1978, these are the oldest Riesling vines in British Columbia. The grapes come from a 2 acre north facing vineyard.
Bright, pale green gold colour.
Peach, petrol, wet rock, nectarine and white flowers on the nose.
Crisp, mouth watering acidity.
Lemon and lime rind. Slate, apricot pit, mandarin and white peach flavours.
The last bunches were harvested in late October only 12 hours before first frost and snow with whiteout conditions.
Old Vines Riesling is aged for 2 years in the bottle before release.
— a year ago

Bob, Alan and 1 other liked this
Alan Hense

Alan Hense

Nice! My favourite Riesling producer from Okanagan

Domaine Philippe & Vincent Jaboulet

Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2015

In the pocket right now. Dark fruit, game, and a savory edge of violets, black olive, and coffee grounds. Lovely wine. Enthralling from nose to finish. My last bottle unfortunately. — 2 years ago

Andrew, Severn and 1 other liked this

William Hill Estate Winery

Benchmark Napa Valley Red Blend 2014

ESF
9.3

In the pocket w/long life ahead: solid Napa CS - usually priced out of these wines, but I picked this up years ago and decided to see where it was: super inky, not a sign of age, very generous fragrant nose right away, lots of [chambord] liqueur like blackberry, black cherry, black raspberry, cassis, and well integrated oak. Rich luscious viscous on palate, finely grained tannins, loads of fruit from nose and a lengthy finish. Perfect w/ribeye — a year ago

Aravind, Vanessa and 7 others liked this

Bernard Boisson-Vadot

Genevrieres Meursault 1er Cru Chardonnay 2016

A true unicorn never to be made again and whose quantities dwindle by the day, BBV Genevriéres which can be hit (really hit) or miss (advanced) is absolutely stunning tonight, disregarding the frost laden vintage and firing on all cylinders with massive concentration and killer floral and yellow fruit intensity that’s seamlessly balanced with layered minerality and racy citrusy acids. It wafts from the glass and the decanter with waves of ripe orchard fruit, popcorn, hazelnut and exotic spices. Texturally brilliant, with plenty of tension and serious length, terroir and producer shine in this beauty. A perfect BBV at EMP 🥳💫 — 2 years ago

Jan, Severn and 3 others liked this

Azienda Agricola Elvio Cogno

Montegrilli Langhe Nebbiolo 2020

You know something special is afoot when this is the basic* juice.
N: Rhubarb, orange/red flowers, strawberry candy. You could smell this for days…or nights.
P: It’s crisp and cool,forest fruits and paired with Hen of the Woods and creminis, polenta, we’re in the pocket. There is that subtle sous-bois , or underbrush to it that matches so well.
Delicious stuff.
— 2 years ago

Byron, Ray and 9 others liked this