Most excellent

Florida Jim

Florida Jim

Florida Jim
2009 François Chidaine, Touraine (rouge):
13% alcohol, a blend of Pinus d’Aunis, Côt and Cabernet Franc; opaque, dark ruby; reticent nose controlled mostly by the cabernet franc; rich but bright in the mouth with plum, herb and mineral tones, juicy and bursting with flavor, no green, concentrated and intense; long and grippy. Gives the impression that one could add water and it would still taste like good wine, such is the concentration, and yet, it’s not out of shape or weighty. I bet this will last a very long time in the cellar but it’s delicious now.
And off the charts with burgers and fries.
Thanks Brad.

2005 de Villaine, Bourgogne Blanc Les Clous:
Clean and correct chardonnay with some flesh, no wood and good depth. Not extraordinary but quite good alone and excellent with margarita pizza. FWIW, one of the few chardonnays, outside of Chablis, that I enjoy.

2009 Scholium Project, “The Prince in his Caves”:
Starts out stinky with perm solution on the nose but that blows off after about ½ hour; texturally like raw silk, considerable tannin and grip, tastes like grapefruit and nectarine and lasts on the palate. Not for everyone but I like it and nice with carrot soup. This is sauvignon blanc that has some extended skin contact.

2005 Vissoux, Moulin-à-Vent:
Fruit sweet, luscious and almost opulent; good structure but you have to hunt to find it, beautiful ripe gamay and pinot-esque flavors and good sustain. With lamb kebobs, just superb.

2009 Edmunds St. John, Rocks and Gravel:
Precise, compact and delicious. Makes me think of medium rare steak that is perfectly cooked that is, savory and oh so fulfilling. A terrific wine, even at this young age. Must buy more . . .

Best, Jim
 
originally posted by Florida Jim:
Most excellent2009 François Chidaine, Touraine (rouge):
13% alcohol, a blend of Pinus d’Aunis, Côt and Cabernet Franc; opaque, dark ruby; reticent nose controlled mostly by the cabernet franc; rich but bright in the mouth with plum, herb and mineral tones, juicy and bursting with flavor, no green, concentrated and intense; long and grippy. Gives the impression that one could add water and it would still taste like good wine, such is the concentration, and yet, it’s not out of shape or weighty. I bet this will last a very long time in the cellar but it’s delicious now.
And off the charts with burgers and fries.
Thanks Brad.
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Is this a negociant wine? Sounds a lot better and more interesting than the Chidaine Touraine sauvignon blanc which has never moved me to be so excited, or even to have that much to say.
 
Jim; I'm very glad you're enjoying the '09 Rocks. As to buying more, the source has nary a drop to sell, but the '10 is coming shortly, and it's a nice followup, with a measured 12.6 abv (though we labelled it 13.1 before the measurement).
You back in CA?

best,

Steve
 
originally posted by Florida Jim:


2009 Scholium Project, “The Prince in his Caves”:
Starts out stinky with perm solution on the nose but that blows off after about ½ hour; texturally like raw silk, considerable tannin and grip, tastes like grapefruit and nectarine and lasts on the palate. Not for everyone but I like it and nice with carrot soup. This is sauvignon blanc that has some extended skin contact.
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Abe's whites, especially the skin contact ones, do well with a 2-3 hour decant. I am also amazed at the longevity, the Sauvnignon Blancs from Farina have aged nicely and look to be 10+ year wines.
 
originally posted by Steve Edmunds:
Jim; I'm very glad you're enjoying the '09 Rocks. As to buying more, the source has nary a drop to sell, but the '10 is coming shortly, and it's a nice followup, with a measured 12.6 abv (though we labelled it 13.1 before the measurement).
You back in CA?

best,

Steve
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Steve,
I am in Sonoma and have been since the end of June. i'LL be here into Dec., at least.
We bottle on the 10th of August and once that is done I'll give you a call.
12.6 - wow. My 2009 syrah is 12.8 and I thought I was low.
Best, Jim
 
Is this a negociant wine? Sounds a lot better and more interesting than the Chidaine Touraine sauvignon blanc which has never moved me to be so excited, or even to have that much to say.[/quote]

This is a 100% estate grown wine. It has really evolved since I first tried it six months ago. I don't know where you live, but if you're ever north of the Golden Gate Bridge and want to taste, let me know.

Brad
 
Sounds like a good wine. I look forward to trying it. Alas I am no longer in the Golden Gate parts, but would love to be there for all kinds of tasting pleasure.

And I did live in Cambridge for the academic year 09-10, but have been in Nyc just a bit north of the GWB since last summer.
 
originally posted by Rahsaan:
Sounds like a good wine. I look forward to trying it. Alas I am no longer in the Golden Gate parts, but would love to be there for all kinds of tasting pleasure.

And I did live in Cambridge for the academic year 09-10, but have been in Nyc just a bit north of the GWB since last summer.
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I thought you were in DC? Or no, aren't you in the UK? So, Riverdale it is.

I haven't heard of the Chidaine Touraine rouge since it was a rosé. Glad to hear it has turned out so well.
 
Thanks for the notes, Jim. We had a very impressive 07 Clous a while back, and an 08 that was good. Ended up buying some 08 St. Jacques, which seemed a little bit more complex.
 
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