Steven Heydemann

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Gaja

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 1998

Steven Heydemann

9.3

First time using a Coravin. Not sure I love it. Be interested in others’ experiences. — 18 days ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

So i will donate mine. Is old anyways.

Steven Heydemann

Thanks for the feedback. I bought the model 6. So far have not used it for long term preservation. More to be able to enjoy a couple wines over the course of a week. Even then I notice changes an reds. And when I reach the bottom third of a bottle I will just pull the cork.

I also find the cartridges stupid expensive, though. If only I could rig my own argon tank!

Steven Heydemann

I’ve seen recommendations to buy a thinner needle for the times you might want to store a sampled bottle for a long time. But I do tend to see it as good for short term preservation, not for periods of months.

Sottimano

Fausoni Barbaresco Nebbiolo 1999

Steven Heydemann

9.3

Finally! Haven’t opened one of these in years and found earlier bottles to have oak notes that distracted. This one seems so much more balanced and almost classic in its profile. The whole tar and roses thing is right there. Nice. — 2 months ago

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Weingut Josef Walter

Centgrafenberg Franken Trocken Spätburgunder 2006

Steven Heydemann

8.5

Tired. We had a couple of glasses and decided to let the rest go. — 2 months ago

Domenico Clerico

Ciabot Mentin Ginestra Barolo Nebbiolo 1990

Steven Heydemann

9.2

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Paolo Scavino

Bric dël Fiasc Barolo Nebbiolo 1998

Steven Heydemann

9.1

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Francesco Rinaldi e Figli

Le Brunate Barolo Nebbiolo

Steven Heydemann

9.3

1996. With ample air and double decant this wine is now showing beautifully. — 2 months ago

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Casanova di Neri

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 1997

Steven Heydemann

9.5

Beautiful. After all these years. — 2 months ago

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Produttori del Barbaresco

Montestefano Barbaresco Riserva Nebbiolo 1985

Steven Heydemann

9.3

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Poderi Colla

Bussia Dardi Le Rose Barolo Nebbiolo 1996

Steven Heydemann

9.2

Colla’s wonderful winemaking on full display. Transparent Nebbiolo, with loads of Bussia character. Drinking well now but give it lots of air. — a month ago

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Steven Heydemann

@Delectable Wine The 96 not the 95.

Marcarini

La Serra Barolo Nebbiolo 1982

Steven Heydemann

9.3

The 82 Riserva.
Marcarini is often underrated. Not in the very top tier in Piedmont, but with age I’ve routinely found that the wines exceed expectations. Especially the La Serra bottling. This one is real treat — 2 months ago

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