Sunday afternoon TNs: Miscellany

I’ve got the place to myself this afternoon, with Jerry Garcia currently taking the lead on Not Fade Away from 11/15/72, so I decided to finish up two bottles from yesterday and check on two other “entries” for tonight’s dinner.


  • 2011 Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly - France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Côte de Brouilly (8/17/2014)
    About 10 months since I last tried this wine; translucent ruby in the glass, with a “fresh” nose that features red & black fruits, like a raspberry/blackberry combo.

Very smooth on the palate; nice legs. Tart red fruits - this is quite good right now, although I think that it still has some ability to improve with further age.

Brisk acidity, very refreshing, subtle and elegant on a light-bodied frame. Unfortunately the last glass from my last bottle, which I opened yesterday, but this is eminently drinkable right now.

Bone dry on the palate, adequate acidity, nice follow-through on the finish. Better on the nose than the palate, but this is pretty good all in.

Refreshing, but a bit dilute. Would work well as an aperitif on the deck before the serious eating & drinking start.

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