We had a diverse (for us) evening. First, we finished off a small amount of 2022 Walter Scott La Combe Verte, then we drank a half bottle of 2021 Ridge Chardonnay, and we had a small glass of 2021 Ridge Geyserville.
The Walter Scott was head and shoulders better than the Ridge. More lithe and complex, with a better backbone. The Ridge had decent complexity, but just seemed to have more body and weight than flavor, like I find a number of CA Chards. The Geyserville, also from a half bottle, started a little pruney, but straightened itself out with a little air.
I bought a case of both '96 and '95 at a Zachy’s auction 3 years ago and bottles from both have been great. These did appear to be well stored, nice fills, OCB looked almost new. I have had issues with '94 feeling a bit tired from 750.
The reason I pulled the Dunn was because the Insignia went super fast and I needed something that would work as a PnP. My previous experience with the vintage of Dunn told me that this would fit the bill and it did. Now, if I had planned better, I probably would have given it an hour decant.
Interesting question and I’m not really sure. Someone who makes plush wines that drink well young, I’d say. Fourrier maybe, though I find CLB less sweet and a bit deeper.
WongAmat Euphanchole No1. A solera of Cab Franc and Sauvignon with some other stuff. The first release from the solera. So it’s not a solera yet I suppose. All 2019.
A hint of herbal fresh greens, very fresh, berry fruits, well balanced tannins. Will leave the others a bit longer.
Cool. You won oxidation-roulette. At that age, it’s great it’s hanging on at all as it’s not really a premox issue at this point. I have one remaining 2003 Mouches Blanc that I need to open. Color doesn’t look great. We’ll see.
2020 Pierre Morey Bourgogne Côte D’or
Love the wines of Pierre Morey and the BB ticks all the right boxes. Green apples, a hint of citrus, some chalk and a fuller, textured body. I’m happy to drink this any time.
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