'97 Graillot Hermitage

[Keith Levenberg]

I remember being lucky enough to stumble on lone bottles of the '98 and '99 Graillot Hermitage, which were a pretty awesome value at around $40, though not as memorable as the Versets I got around the same time for the same tab. I have always loved the Crozes for when you are in the mood for a sizzling-bacon syrah. Recently had a stunning bottle of the '90 Crozes-Guiraude which was up there with the best of the Northern Rhone.

 

[Morgan Harris]

originally posted by SFJoe:
'97 Graillot HermitageMy bottle of this tonight is past its prime, but not gone. The nature of the price tag makes me think that it might possibly be one of my last purchases from The Oven on the North End of the Village, and it makes me wonder--has anyone had a good bottle recently? I could be too harsh.

It's not bad, but it's a little soft and structureless, not amazingly aromatic, and my inventory management could probably be improved.

About this Oven. Could you be more specific as to where it is/what it is?

 

[Rahsaan]

I believe they are referring to Union Square Wines.

 

[Jeff Grossman]

Crossroads.

 

[Rahsaan]

Oh, thanks for the info. Sorry to malign USW.

 

[Ian Fitzsimmons]

originally posted by Rahsaan:
I believe they are referring to Union Square Wines.

Is USW known for warm storage? I have a small order there.

 

[Rahsaan]

No idea. I got the wrong Union Square area shop.

See above.

 

[kirk wallace]

originally posted by SFJoe:

originally posted by Lou Kessler:

There were a lot of ripe wines in that year IMHO. Tasted better young

Chave is still pretty tasty at most recent opportunity.

'97 Chave hermitage rocked this July 4th with a Violet Farms Belle Rouge roast chicken and some of the crazy good rancho gordo beans....