Brother Levi on the scene

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Note that EA's Brunello panel included Wd's own LD, and old pal Josh as well. Mazel tov to them.

How was the glory, Levi? More Tuscan wine than you've had in while, I'm guessing?
 
originally posted by SFJoe:
Brother Levi on the sceneNote that EA's Brunello panel included Wd's own LD, and old pal Josh as well. Mazel tov to them.

How was the glory, Levi? More Tuscan wine than you've had in while, I'm guessing?
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seems your guess is right. this from the article:

If this had been an 04 Taurasi tasting, it might have been more interesting, Mr. Dalton said afterward.
 
originally posted by kirk wallace:
originally posted by SFJoe:
Brother Levi on the sceneNote that EA's Brunello panel included Wd's own LD, and old pal Josh as well. Mazel tov to them.

How was the glory, Levi? More Tuscan wine than you've had in while, I'm guessing?
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seems your guess is right. this from the article:

If this had been an 04 Taurasi tasting, it might have been more interesting, Mr. Dalton said afterward.
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This is the true spirit we hope to see from our Wd loyalists. Vivid expression, uncompromising views, political suicide.
 
originally posted by Levi Dalton:
Who knew someone would take the time to write down something I said at a tasting?
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The walls have ears.

On the matter of the tasting; Brunello is an absolute minefield for me. I have not kept up with the producers and vintages, the prices are tough for me to pony-up and it seems the dicotomy between old and new styles is an ever changing/blurring line.
That said, I have enjoyed some beautiful wines from that area - but I am betting most of those are behind me (for reasons stated).
Best, Jim
 
originally posted by Florida Jim:
originally posted by Levi Dalton:
Who knew someone would take the time to write down something I said at a tasting?
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The walls have ears.

On the matter of the tasting; Brunello is an absolute minefield for me. I have not kept up with the producers and vintages, the prices are tough for me to pony-up and it seems the dicotomy between old and new styles is an ever changing/blurring line.
That said, I have enjoyed some beautiful wines from that area - but I am betting most of those are behind me (for reasons stated).
Best, Jim
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The prices are nuts. I never go near the stuff.
 
Anybody with experience with Salvioni?
I seem to remember, a couple years back, I tasted one with some age on it (can't remember vintage) and it was a big but complex wine with a considerable number of non-fruit nuances. Plenty of grip but overall, pretty impressive.
Anyone?
Best, Jim
 
originally posted by Arnt Egil Nordlien:
There's a new producer there now - Campi di Fonterenza. The first vintage is 2004 and just released. Really one to watch out for.
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I'll second that. I'm especially fond of the 2006 Rosso di Montalcino.

Not cheap, but very good.
 
Cerbaiona is another producer in the same section of Montalcino (nu, they're neighbors) as Salvioni and is as good as Salvioni. Sadly, it's just as expensive, although they seem to get closed out by the local distributor just about every vintage. Still, even discounted these wines sell for around $80-100).

-Eden (drinking varioud Nielluccios from Corsica these days instead of Brunello)
 
originally posted by Joe Dressner:
originally posted by Arnt Egil Nordlien:
There's a new producer there now - Campi di Fonterenza. The first vintage is 2004 and just released. Really one to watch out for. 2:41
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Already imported by LDM!3:01
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And it only took 20 minutes!
 
originally posted by SFJoe:
originally posted by Florida Jim:
originally posted by Levi Dalton:
Who knew someone would take the time to write down something I said at a tasting?
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The walls have ears.

On the matter of the tasting; Brunello is an absolute minefield for me. I have not kept up with the producers and vintages, the prices are tough for me to pony-up and it seems the dicotomy between old and new styles is an ever changing/blurring line.
That said, I have enjoyed some beautiful wines from that area - but I am betting most of those are behind me (for reasons stated).
Best, Jim
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The prices are nuts. I never go near the stuff.
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The general wine public is much more apt to reject the price of top line Hirtzberger and FX Pichler than $80 or $90 Brunello. At least that's how it is on the left coast. Remember don't shoot the messenger.
 
originally posted by Lou Kessler:
originally posted by SFJoe:
originally posted by Florida Jim:
originally posted by Levi Dalton:
Who knew someone would take the time to write down something I said at a tasting?
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The walls have ears.

On the matter of the tasting; Brunello is an absolute minefield for me. I have not kept up with the producers and vintages, the prices are tough for me to pony-up and it seems the dicotomy between old and new styles is an ever changing/blurring line.
That said, I have enjoyed some beautiful wines from that area - but I am betting most of those are behind me (for reasons stated).
Best, Jim
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The prices are nuts. I never go near the stuff.
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The general wine public is much more apt to reject the price of top line Hirtzberger and FX Pichler than $80 or $90 Brunello. At least that's how it is on the left coast. Remember don't shoot the messenger.
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And i am very grateful for that.
 
I don't buy as much FXP or FH as I used to, either.

Partly I'm a little oversupplied from older vintages, and then there was buying up all Lou's stock so he didn't feel so bad....
 
originally posted by SFJoe:
I don't buy as much FXP or FH as I used to, either.

Partly I'm a little oversupplied from older vintages, and then there was buying up all Lou's stock so he didn't feel so bad....
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Do let me know if others have similar problems; the truck door is easy to open. BTW, the '01 Hochrain last night was drinking very well; just starting to show some maturity.
 
The most astonishing brunello i have had in years, and on this side of the pond (Western Hemisphere), has been the Pieve productions. It is, as a few above have mentioned, perfectly riding the fine line between very traditional and more modern styling. I like it because it is a real tuscan wine, doesnt cost a fortune (relative to most brunello) and doesnt drink like napa cab...anyone tried these guys work?
 
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