Riccardo Cotarella

[Florida Jim]

Dug into the cellar here in NC and found a lone bottle of the 1995 Rubino de la Palazzola. Last time I tasted it was maybe 5-8 years ago and it was too tannic and simple. Tonight, after decanting several hours, it was very nice. Reminded me of Sherman Potter saying " not enough O's in smooth."
Also had a recent light white (godello based) that I bought at Total Wine that was made by Cotarella and enjoyed it.
I remember folks saying this guy was too much like Rolland and that his wines would reflect it. Maybe so, but even a blind squirrel . . .
Best, Jim

 

[Oswaldo Costa]

Congrats, it took a lot of guts to post that.

 

[Peter Creasey]

Jim, I envy your presence in the Linville/Hounds Ears/Banner Elk/Grandfather paradise. And with good wine to boot!

Perfect combination!

. . . . . Pete

 

[Florida Jim]

originally posted by Oswaldo Costa:
Congrats, it took a lot of guts to post that.

'Not much use for the company line.
Best, Jim

 

[SFJoe]

originally posted by Florida Jim:
Riccardo Cotarella

The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name.

 

[Ian Fitzsimmons]

I always wondered what that phrase referred to. Thanks for clearing up this little mystery.

 

[VLM]

originally posted by Florida Jim:

originally posted by Oswaldo Costa:
Congrats, it took a lot of guts to post that.

'Not much use for the company line.
Best, Jim

You of all people should know that there is no company line.

 

[David Erickson]

originally posted by Peter Creasey:

Jim, I envy your presence in the Linville/Hounds Ears/Banner Elk/Grandfather paradise. And with good wine to boot!

Perfect combination!

. . . . . Pete

Welcome to Avery County!