@Bill Bender This Wind was either Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde. You either loved it or hated it. It was Ryan's WOTN. I personally thought it was overshadowed by the Brunello. Ryan loved the sharp dark cherry on the initial palate with a tart herb finish. Definitely a superb wine which was incredibly lush due to its bottle age. I'm still flabbergasted Bill shared one of these bad boys with me!!!!!
3 had it in the top 3 and 3 had it in the bottom. There is no right or wrong when it comes to these high-quality bottles! This is truly an embarrassment of riches and I am blessed to be opening these bottle this evening. Thank you so much once again Bill! 👏🍷🍷👏
@Bill Bender This Wind was either Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde. You either loved it or hated it. It was Ryan's WOTN. I personally thought it was overshadowed by the Brunello. Ryan loved the sharp dark cherry on the initial palate with a tart herb finish. Definitely a superb wine which was incredibly lush due to its bottle age. I'm still flabbergasted Bill shared one of these bad boys with me!!!!!
3 had it in the top 3 and 3 had it in the bottom. There is no right or wrong when it comes to these high-quality bottles! This is truly an embarrassment of riches and I am blessed to be opening these bottle this evening. Thank you so much once again Bill! 👏🍷🍷👏
Dec 27th, 2016
Such a compelling wine that I kept nursing and going back to in exceptional company. Perfectly ripe cherries, licorice, clove, savory leather. Massive yet inviting. Obtained from Kogod Wine Merchant and it was in impeccable condition. A revelatory Nebbiolo.
Such a compelling wine that I kept nursing and going back to in exceptional company. Perfectly ripe cherries, licorice, clove, savory leather. Massive yet inviting. Obtained from Kogod Wine Merchant and it was in impeccable condition. A revelatory Nebbiolo.
Oct 23rd, 2016
(Tasted at La Festa del Barolo 2018) The Giuseppe Rinaldi "Brunate-Le Coste" 1997 (mag) was terrific. Pop and pour. Decanting to get it some air would have been good here. But already in the glass it opened up. Beguiling nose of cherries, dark roses and blood orange. Vivid tannins, prunes, tar, black & red cherries and a good load of minerality. For me in a pretty perfect state to drink now, but no hurry to do so.
(Tasted at La Festa del Barolo 2018) The Giuseppe Rinaldi "Brunate-Le Coste" 1997 (mag) was terrific. Pop and pour. Decanting to get it some air would have been good here. But already in the glass it opened up. Beguiling nose of cherries, dark roses and blood orange. Vivid tannins, prunes, tar, black & red cherries and a good load of minerality. For me in a pretty perfect state to drink now, but no hurry to do so.
Feb 5th, 2018
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
