The Hairy Arm
Domaine du Gour de Chaulé
Cuvée Tradition Gigondas Grenache 2017
Julian Haart
Mosel Riesling 2015
Hairy nose, savory. bright mineral and green apple finish — 6 years ago
Château Mongravey
Cru Bourgeois Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
Who says great Bordeaux has to cost an arm and a leg? — 7 years ago
Pisano
Río de Los Pájaros Reserve Progreso Torrontés 2020
Star bright yellow. Enticing nose of citrus rind and waxy marzipan. Zingy firm acidity from entry to finish wrapped in medium full body and layers of lemon, lemon rind, lemongrass, and new white flowers. That traditional “pop” of lemon in the finish tells me that the 2020 vintage is back from the watery depths that 2019 wrought. Seafood (white flesh fish especially), salads, poached chicken, soft cheeses, or even light cream sauces will shine in combination. It would make a refreshing sipper on a moderately arm day as well. Drink now through 2022. — 4 years ago
Grifalco di Lucania
Damaschito Aglianico del Vulture 2013
Dried violets blue plums moody...moods. Agianico is a dark haired vixen who winks at you then ever so lightly punches your arm, laughing. Dark wine sarcastic soul. Balsamic vinegar and prunes. Tannic thunder kept in check. By ripe and dried fruits sturdy and whimsically profound. — 7 years ago
Alvaro Palacios
Finca Dofí Priorat Garnacha Blend 2020
Auge: rubin rot, braun silver Reflex
Waldbeeren, Erdbeere, Johannisbeeren
Tanin arm, leichter-Mittler Körper, geschmack wie geruch — a year ago
La Braccesca (Antinori)
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese Blend 2018
Dark ruby with near black core. Black raspberry, black cranberry, and ash lead the abundant nose. Medium full palate echoes the nose adding firm tannins from entry and hints of berry compote and birch. Finish is long and dark. Antinori’s Nobile arm has a rich history and under their watch is producing as expected. A fine expression of Tuscany’s Duke that’s ready for hearty meat dishes now, but can lay down for a decade or so. Drink now through 2030. — 3 years ago
Pommery
Louis Pommery Brut Methode Champenoise
Star bright straw gold with fine bubbles and persistent white mousse. Green apple tart on the nose. Echoed on the bright palate which adds a slight citrusy note. Finish is long and toasty. A wonderful and well-priced offering from the American arm of Pommery house. Enjoy with everyday fare and save the god stuff for “special” times. — 7 years ago
Dave
Wow, this was so taut and hairy. After an hour, it barely loosened up. At 2 hours it behaved. Dark fruit and so much leather! Listening to Miles Davis. — a month ago