Love how life comes full circle. This is basically me and my dad when I came out of law school, same thing. And now it is the three of us “Alfert Men” enjoying wines together, like we did over Thanksgiving and will at Xmas. Plus some aged Scotch. It really is special.
Love that my wife even partook. I think she felt left out. But after a few sips of Neal Mollen’s least favorite red grape, and with a few facial expressions, she reverted back to her exalted NZ Sav Blanc, I think from the September 21, 2023 vintage.
I threw the kid a ringer. And he passed the test. We may have a young AFWE on our hands. Or just likes alcohol. Gosh this baby Rayas is so gorgeous. The imprimatur is so noticeable.
It won’t be long Robert when your taste buds are so old that the only thing you will like or can taste is Ovid. So save some of the good stuff for your son when he takes over your cellar
I once thought that, as I watched the aging palate of my father, and then like a cat with 9 lives, he’s back to classic stuff. At 85 yo, total classic palate. And adores very mature whiskies! I’ll be dead before then, but it’s a lovely thought!
Looks like y’all having a blast. Nock, and the Doggos!!! Btw the 2011 Magdelaine is so good. Well described by you as well. Perceptions of a minty lake shore, red and black cherry fruit, dog fennel, earth, and a bit o savory. An Alfert wine to be sure. And one I love as well.
agree, a joy to see and read. Thanks for sharing all this. One of the fabulous byproducts of my nephew becoming a chef is that he is now very interested in wine. My dad has always liked wine, but Gabriel brings the nuance of thinking of it in terms of how a chef thinks of aromas and flavours. Needless to say, I am doing my best to corrupt—I mean, expand—his palate and wine experience.
He’s at the beach with my wife and the four dogs, while I’m left working up in Orlando, but coming home to a wonderfully quiet home and a really outstanding Grenache…
La Mémé is a spondiciously excellent wine. It’s so good that Gramenon has grown to #8 in my cellar and all but 5 bottles are La Mémé (those other 5 are A. Pascal, which you should try if you can locate a bottle).
I’ve got to say, you are living the dream. I hope to one day have some moments like this with my kids, but we’re a way off. I give them tastes whenever they show interest.
to him!)
