Recent content by A. Fenster

Nice to see a picture of Robert and glad to hear he is doing better. I got a chance to say hello to Jeff at the Chambers bash in March and yes, he does have that cheshire cat look.

Had my last bottle of the 90 Bucerchiale within the last year and it was quite youthful. Quite dark colored but good fruit and balance.

Actually, I've had a number of nice 97's in the last month or two, including Marengo's and Ceretto's brunate. Wines to enjoy while more structured vintages mature. I've not tried any Clerico's from 97 or 98 but it might be worth a flyer to see how they are progressing.

When I saw Mr. Texier at Chambers several years ago, at a Joe Dressner fest, I asked him about this wine and when I should try it. He said that it was time to drink it. I've tried two bottles and liked them. They seemed ready to go for my palate.

I've also liked the 93 Clericos, both the Ginestra and the Pajana and had some difficulties characterizing the wines. The 2004 Ginestra is an absolutely massive wine that I tasted at the winery as a barrel sample in 2006. I think it is a wine for our children's children. Clerico himself is a...