2001 L’Evangile - needs air, but then it is lovely. Cherries, earth, licorice, softening tannins, long finish. Delicious. I like the way 2001s are showing now.
On deck… 2009 Myriad Spring Mountain cab
Sounds yummy.
2013 Olivier Bernstein Charmes
I really like his style on both 1er and GC. Sadly, so does he and his recent release prices have gone through the roof IMO. Some decent value in the older selections, but nothing to stock up on.
2018 Deltetto Roero Arneis “San Michele”
2016 Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Sec Cuvée Silex. Probably the driest Vouvray I have ever tasted. I am used to Vouvray showing a hint (or more) of RS, so this was a little unexpected and took a bit adjusting to (even though the label announced what was coming). Crystalline fruit, ample acid, no hint of oak to me. Like a Savennieres with a bit more fruit. Although I enjoyed it more and more as I drank it (or at least was trying to talk myself into it), this is not my preferred style of Vouvray.
Oberon Cabernet 2017
Two from Pax
2019 Trousseau Gris
2019 Mission
2015 Ridge Lytton Springs. Better than the 2015 Geyserville IMHO.
Stay@home dinner 5/23.
A glorious piece of perfectly-done washugyu beef and:
2000 Ch. Latour-Martillac, Pessac-Leognan
Double splashed decanted 1 hour before dinner. Herb, wet leaves, medium-high acidity with green vegetable notes, broth. Surprising on being at lean side of fruit spectrum, given the vintage. Enjoyed the traditional make-up, nonetheless.
B+/B
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With a fun BBQ spread of beef brisket and braised spareribs, plus cornbread and Southern greens, popped a Blllecart-Salmon Rouge and a 2006 Dom Perignon. Love that Billecart, it’s my house champagne - we don’t drink a ton of champagne, but when we do, it tends to be the go-to. We grabbed a bunch of it on sale at Wine.com for $55! Popped the 2006 Dom after. This is when you realize there is a whole ‘nother level of champagne above that Billecart that we love. The power of the attack and breadth of yellow and white fruits, lifted with a healthy mousse, was impressive.
Longing for some white Burgundy, but not in the mood to dive into something that demands full focus, this fits the bill nicely.
**Bouzereau-Gruere Meursault 2017.**From a plot of 50 year old vine’s in de Pellan lieu dit, just behind the domaine.
Nutty and peachy, classicly styled, but not at all fat. All yellow fruits and flowers, supported by just about enough acidity and a little green apple freshness. Good drive and a quitte broad finish. Not a high end example of village Meursault, and nothing complex, but a very nice drink today.
It went great with a piece of Stolwijker farmers cheese.
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Bet most of you have never heard of this small Mendocino producer. This had amazing life for an 8 year old Cali Pinot.
This :
Yesterday: 2012 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) and 2016 Northstar Columbia Valley Merlot. Both showed well but nothing spectacular. Did a little bit of self blending, 2 parts cab to 1 part merlot. Not bad. 
Today: 2016 Aubert Sonoma Coast Pinot. Very approachable. Medium bodied and texture. Hints of raspberry. Yum.
1988 Perrier Jouet: easygoing honey lemon festival with Thai food
2016 Roar Sierra Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir. Never disappoints. Probably going to have 2018 Rios Sauvignon Blanc with tonight’s dinner of Broccoli Beef, Kung Pao vegetables and plain or fried rice.
It must be nice having Chef Carrie in the house. What a luxury. ![[cheers.gif]](/uploads/db3686/original/2X/0/0ff9bfcdb0964982cd3240b6159868fbdf215b1a.gif "cheers"){kind=small}
Sunset sail+Champagne=:)