Got to taste some mind-blowing Napa Cabs. Makes you realize that Napa can compete with Bordeaux; they can be in the same room together. 2002 Chateau Montelena2002 Duckhorn Estate2002 Far Niente2002 Insignia2002 Camus Special Selection I have to say that I thought the Camus and the Duckhorn would just be fruit bombs. But the real [More]
Cadence
I spent a wonderful day at Cadence in Seattle. Just a husband and wife operation in a very industrial area of Seattle. I punched down caps, sorted some Cab Franc, and put some labels on wines. It was a great experience and they craft some lovely wines made the right way. Google Cadence and wine. [More]
Pino & Toi and the 2004 Vintage for Whites
This wine from Maculan is just incredible! I thought the 2003 was good, but the the 2004 is mind-blowing. It was like drinking the 2004 Can Feixes for the first time. WOW!!! The Maculan has an incredible natural richness (not from oak); it’s almost like a hint of botrytis like a Chenin Blanc from the [More]
The Greatest Syrah Ever for Under 15 Bucks
2003 Saint Cosme Cotes-du-Rhone (CDR) I have had a lot of pruney, syrupy CDR from 2003, but this Saint Cosme (pronounced sahnt comb) is mind-blowing. First, most CDR is a blend and this baby is 100% syrah. I bet it is declassified Gigondas. It keeps showing you so much in the glass, evolving, brooding. Incredible [More]
Piedmont
You know, if I could only drink red wine from one region in the world besides Burgundy, it would be the Piedmont in Italy. I was recently reminded of this when I got to hang out at this rep’s house with a guy in from Prunotto. We had fantastic food. That’s another thing about Piedmont [More]
Chug-a-Lug Jug Part II
The 2004 Gruners from Austria are here; I just picked up a 1L bottle for 10 bucks. It is a joy to drink: crisp, fun, dry. One liter bottles rule. 2004 Loimer Gruner Veltliner Check out the incredible architecture of his winery! So modern.
Bordeaux Wines Are Spectacular
One of the finest wines I have recently drank from the legendary 2000 vintage: Clos Badon – Thunevin This wine (with the cock in top hat, sporting a cane…I LOVE THIS LABEL) is a right-bank from Saint-Emilion, so it is predominately Merlot. It kept evolving as it was open over a couple hours and kept [More]
What Makes Wine Taste Better?
Well, you are house-sitting and out on the deck on a cool night, at the top of a hill gazing over Seattle. You see the water, downtown, and homes lined up and down the hills. Suddenly, your Riesling is that much more delicious.
