TN: Two Calif GrunerVeltliners...(short/boring)

WINE TALK
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Had these two last weekend:

  1. Solminer GrunerVeltliner SpearVnyd/Sta.RitaHills/SBCnty (13.8%; 185 cs; www.Solminer.com) Buellton/SBC 2019: Med.light gold color; strong graham cracker/vanilla wafer some GV/white pepper/floral/spicy some complex very interesting/attractive lovely nose; lightly tart very interesting graham cracker/vanilla wafer some light GV/white pepper/floral quiet/low-key flavor; very long rather graham cracker/vanilla wafer light GV/white pepper finish; a quiet understated expression of GV w/ some interesting things therein; very attractive if low-key white. $34.00
  1. Carlisle GrunerVeltliner SteinerVnyd/SonomaMtn/SonomaCnty (14.1%; 230 cs) Windsor 2017: Light gold color; intense GV/white pepper/very spicy slight perfumed talc/herbal complex beautiful nose; bit soft very strong GV/white pepper/floral/very spicy light chalky/mineral some complex beautiful flavor; very long/lingering very strong GV/white pepper/floral/slight herbal/melony light chalky/perfumed talc bit complex finish; has put on weight and is evolving into a beautiful Smaargd-level GV. $32.00

A wee BloodyPulpit:

  1. The Carlisle GV continues to be my gold-standard for Calif GV. The Solminer has always been on the quiet side, but I thought this their most interesting/best GV yet.
    Tom
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Thanks for the note Tom. Just curious about your take on how long to cellar the 2017 Carlisle G V?

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Well…hard to say. Based on it’s fruit intensity, I’d guess it’ll continue to improve for another yr or two. And probably go out another 5-6 yrs. But I’m just sorta guessing.
Tom

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You might also want to try the Spear GV.

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Thanks, Steve. I’ve heard some good things about it.
Tom

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Thanks Tom