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originally posted by SFJoe:

I hope these guys get it together as they go along. They clearly have quality ambitions without being Darioush about it (mysteriously, Darioush wines showed up on the fancy wine lists in the region, someone tell me why).
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Just based on buildings, of Finger Lakes wineries I'd say Heron Hill has the closest affinity to Darioush, though on a much smaller scale.
 
2012 Gabriele Rausse Vin Gris de Pinot Noir, Albemarle County, VA 12.5% abv

Shockingly balanced and lovely. How about that.
 
originally posted by .sasha:
2012 Gabriele Rausse Vin Gris de Pinot Noir, Albemarle County, VA 12.5% abv

Shockingly balanced and lovely. How about that.
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Good wine, good people. Gabriele and his two sons are truly what VA wine is about. I think I was there for the pressing of those grapes.
 
Is just as ripe as it needs to be, and just as refreshing as it is possible to be. Nicely spicy, it's much more treble than bass. Just enough of everything--tannin, acidity, fruit. Not one for the ages, but I'll take care of that.
 
originally posted by SFJoe:
2013 CRB PifIs just as ripe as it needs to be, and just as refreshing as it is possible to be. Nicely spicy, it's much more treble than bass. Just enough of everything--tannin, acidity, fruit. Not one for the ages, but I'll take care of that.
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Did I mention the limestone grip in the finish? I should have.
 
originally posted by SFJoe:
originally posted by SFJoe:
2013 CRB PifIs just as ripe as it needs to be, and just as refreshing as it is possible to be. Nicely spicy, it's much more treble than bass. Just enough of everything--tannin, acidity, fruit. Not one for the ages, but I'll take care of that.
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Did I mention the limestone grip in the finish? I should have.
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No need. It was assumed. Unfortunately I won't be able to open one until I get back from Oregon.
 
originally posted by SFJoe:
2013 CRB PifIs just as ripe as it needs to be, and just as refreshing as it is possible to be. Nicely spicy, it's much more treble than bass. Just enough of everything--tannin, acidity, fruit. Not one for the ages, but I'll take care of that.
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invited to a waterfront party this w/e
looking forward to reenacting siege of sevastopol 1854 with daughter
then find out it's a no-kids party
huh?
solution - bringing 2013 gamay to the party. for me only.
 
Cedric Bouchard v09, disgorged May 2011, Inflorescence. Great champagne, as usual, but lacking the inner core of vinosity that sets his best bottles apart. The last bottle of Inflorescence I tasted had an extra dimension of flavor that seemed to combine the best of Musigny and grower fizz. This bottle had the most alluring bead of any champagne I can remember, a gorgeous swirling of bubbles.

'99 Haut Brion, a rather shocking red / pink at the rim. Still very primary, but typical of Graves, wonderful texture, fine acidity and just starting to hint at smoky, minerally characteristics I hop to find in Haut Brion.
 
2012 Nicolas Carmarans Vin de Pays de l'Aveyron "Maximus" - 96% Fer, 4% Gamay, carbonic maceration. All brine and pepper and supple tart fruit, full of character, very alluring and deliciously glou-glou. Best slightly cooled.
 
If you haven't done so, you should download the free Kindle copy and read Lytton Strachey's bio of Nightingale in "Eminent Victorians." The Crimean bits are quite amazing, and have echoes in our time.
 
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