The first two, decanted at home, spent an hour in the decanter, and then put back in original bottle. Then off to Morini on the Upper East side for an excellent lunch.
Giacosa Barbaresco 1990 Reserve:
This is a blend of several vineyards. Still crimson, earth and rose petals. it is a solid wine rather than brilliant. Very complex, trailing acidity in the finish, but at its best with the food. 92
Clemente Barbaresco 1978
At first unimpressive, a little plummy, and a sort of scorched flavor. Both of these disappeared over the next hour, and at the end, to everybody’s surprise it was preferred by all to the Giacosa. Dark fruit, licorice, mocha and mineral 93
Ponelle Bonnes Mares 1964
The moment we poured the scent of magnificent mature Burgundy filled the room. Wine of the day. Gorgeous perfumed fruit, smoke, spices and a strong floral element; elegant with tremendous impact but lightness on the palate. It had a good finish; this would have gone into the high nineties had the finish gone on a touch longer 96
Margaux 1966
Confirmed that Margaux was going through a rather difficult period. Thin and little to counter the acidity. NS
Back up bottle
Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill 1979
Can’t say I have ever had a 1979 California Cabernet before, but based on this bottle, will be watching out for them. Seriously old fashioned Cab. Color was still dark crimson, wine showed a purity of fruit predominantly cassis infused by herbs. Powerful, good length, and still incredibly young. easy to like 94.
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