Some New Years wines - Bordeaux, Rioja, Vouvray, Cote Rotie

2008 Foreau Vouvray Demi Sec - after reports of an underwhelming bottle this one put fear that it might be shutting down to route. Beautiful as ever.

1967 Magdelaine (375) still has a few unresolved tannins but a lovely soft fragrance and delightful if fading palate.

1990 La Dominique is, alas, still far too young. After about 3 hours in the decanter it was beginning to show some attractive fruit but give this more time.

1999 Texier Cote Rotie - beautiful florality, enjoyed this a lot though the acidity was certainly prominent.

1986 Climens (375) - delicious mature Sauternes. Not the 1971 but not so far behind either.

1976 Muga Prado Enea - maderized

1970 Faustino I Gran Reserva - quite nice but not quite as nice as Brad thought it was