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2006 Pian dell’Orino Piandorino - Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino (1/9/2010)
No reduction this time. Otherwise impression is similar to the last bottle Pretty good complexity and ready on pop and pour. I would not hold these as the structure’s a little soft. (89 pts.) -
2008 Ulacia Getariako Txakolina - Spain, País Vasco, Getariako Txakolina (1/9/2010)
Recommended by the Spanish Table when I asked for a Basque white with some spritz. Spot on. This is like drinking a minerally, lemon lime soda, extra dry. Some people complain that at around $15-$25 these are too expensive. Maybe. They aren’t especially complex, but a spritzy Txakolina is unlike any other wine and they drink great with a wide varieties of food. When I’m in the mood for one, nothing else will do. (90 pts.) -
2004 Joseph Drouhin Chablis 1er Cru Sécher - France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru (12/31/2009)
Lemon oil and a touch of wax. Color is just starting to trend to gold. Very good and, as with most Drouhin wines, an incredible QPR. (90 pts.) -
1998 Cigliuti Barbaresco Serraboella - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco (12/31/2009)
Boy, this was firing on all cylinders. Dark red, fading to light pink at the rim. Smells like Piedmont Nebbiola, on the floral (i.e., rose) side of the balance sheet. Big punch of sweet fruit, framed by perfectly integrated acidity and wonderful, wonderful grip. In fact, if I were teaching a group of novices about wine and wanted to illustrate “grip,” this would be a terrific example. Finish is fabulous. Label shows 14.5% alcohol and judging by the sense of the effect, that seems about right. No sense of heat or imbalance. Very, very nice. (92 pts.) -
N.V. Jacques Picard Champagne Brut Sélection - France, Champagne (12/10/2009)
Very nice, fruit-driven Champagne. Green apple and a bit of citrus are the dominant flavors. Goes down easy and calls you back. I’d go back for more of this. (91 pts.) -
2002 Château de Pez - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe (12/6/2009)
Last time it was tons of reduction, this time, it’s pencil lead that overwhelms all other aromas. Mild TCA? Not really sure, because otherwise it’s very pleasant. Good acid, soft tannins, and velvety red fruits on the palate. (86 pts.)
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