Had the Caymus 2019 with some A5 Miyazaki Wagyu. The 2019 is bold in flavor, which for me, over powered the Wagyu. But paired well with the Tomahawk tho. I have another bottle and will let it sit for year or two to see if it mellows. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Some new Italians, going to have the Gaia&Rey tonight Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Scudmsl: I’m surprised that a high quality California Cab like Far Niente is past its peak after only ten years...it should be drinking well right about now. Do you think it was an off bottle or, perhaps, not properly stored? Alan N.J.
In this particular case, it was a gift, so I can’t speak for its storage for the first half of its life. I definitely expected more even though it was not a very good vintage for them. It was not corked, but clearly not at its peak compared to others I have had.
Had a delicous 2014 Marion Amarone Della Valpolicella last night at dinner and enjoyed so much I bought a 6 pack afterwards.
you got my curiosity with your post, never heard of Marion, but it says that their enologist used to be at Quintarelli ! these are very well priced Amarone! Think I'm going to get some!
I have my still in the cellar…one of the great ones! I was at Harlan recently, started with a palate cleanser, Krug champagne, then moved to taste the 2019 in the barrel followed by the 2016. Finally when asked what else can they pour me…I asked for a 2008 as I have not opened mine yet…Then they go to the cellar and bought black the 2008!!!! We had 3 tastes…then I asked what are they doing with the rest of the bottle….he said why don’t you take it with you! Yes! Yes! a classy operation!…The 2008 was elegant, balanced, great mid palate..a real long finish! Tannins very subdued with a great fruit but not too fruity… Image Unavailable, Please Login
Thanks, the second winery Promontory, ( his son )..same weekend…had Dom Perignon to set you up too…almost the same sequences… In 2 days, Colgin, Harlan, Bryant Family and Promontory…..Free!….
Harlan, Bryant Family, Promontory, Colgin, Scarecrow, Kinsman, Accendo, Ridge Monte Bello, Dominus, Blankiet, Ovid, Spottswoode, Dunn Howell mountain, Dakota Shy, Insignia, Leonetti resereve, Progeny reserve Mt. Veeder, Rivers-Marie, Tor, enough?
As my mom always told me, good things come to those who wait. While I don’t have anything comparable to Harlan, I’m trying to be patient with my wines.
