Florida Jim
Florida Jim
Impressions 7/30/17
2013 Casa Dumetz, Gerwurtztraminer - precise, clean, pure; nothing overdone and a great deal to enjoy
2015 Tatomer, Riesling Kick-On Ranch - trocken riesling done perfectly; balanced, juicy, laser sharp and long
2015 Sandlands, Chenin Blanc Amador County - a bit closed and a slight note of pine; opens over two hours and fills in nicely; needs time
2016 L'Isle Verte, Chenin Blanc Columbia Valley - again a Chenin with a pine note; this seems less ripe than the Sandlands above but also more energetic. It would be fun to see where this goes in a year or two.
2014 Ladd Cellars, Chardonnay Cuvée Voile - young but shows like a high end Puliny in its youth. Much potential but bottle age needed.
2014 Idlewild, Grenache Gris Gibson Ranch - this wine keeps on getting better and it was no slouch to start with. One of my favs.
2015 Clos Cibonne Cuvée Tradition - beyond any notion of Rose; wonderful wine worth the hunt to find it
2011 Bouchard Pere et Fils, Le Corton - as expected it is firm bot not monolithic or overly tannic. Lots of upside and still not without charm today.
2004 Allemand, Cornas Reynard - after decades of tasting these wines, I am sorry I did not buy cases when they were affordable. These days, they are not but they are every bit as compelling. Great wine.
2010 Matela, Teroldego Le Bon Climat Vineyard - too oaky for me, others loved it
2005 Alain Michaud, Brouilly Prestige de Vieilles Vigne - time has been very good to this wine and at 12 it shows more like Beaune than Beaujolais. Dark, rich, structured, balanced and some very nice secondary development. Thanks Becky.
2014 Sandlands, Trousseau - about as complete as one could ask of any trousseau and styled toward the feminine. Love it!
2000 Les Pallieres, Gigondas - a touch big for me but undeniably full flavored and complex
2015 Edmunds St. John, Syrah North Canyon Road - young but approachable and giving only glimpses of its future and its heritage. Hold.
2016 Irene, Red Wine El Dorado - 80% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah, 100% whole cluster with a good amount of semi-carbonic stuff going on; lightweight, of the earth yet still filled with fresh fruit. Reminds me of the D&R single vineyard Mourvèdres. My first encounter and it made a strong impression. This house could be special.
Best, jim
2013 Casa Dumetz, Gerwurtztraminer - precise, clean, pure; nothing overdone and a great deal to enjoy
2015 Tatomer, Riesling Kick-On Ranch - trocken riesling done perfectly; balanced, juicy, laser sharp and long
2015 Sandlands, Chenin Blanc Amador County - a bit closed and a slight note of pine; opens over two hours and fills in nicely; needs time
2016 L'Isle Verte, Chenin Blanc Columbia Valley - again a Chenin with a pine note; this seems less ripe than the Sandlands above but also more energetic. It would be fun to see where this goes in a year or two.
2014 Ladd Cellars, Chardonnay Cuvée Voile - young but shows like a high end Puliny in its youth. Much potential but bottle age needed.
2014 Idlewild, Grenache Gris Gibson Ranch - this wine keeps on getting better and it was no slouch to start with. One of my favs.
2015 Clos Cibonne Cuvée Tradition - beyond any notion of Rose; wonderful wine worth the hunt to find it
2011 Bouchard Pere et Fils, Le Corton - as expected it is firm bot not monolithic or overly tannic. Lots of upside and still not without charm today.
2004 Allemand, Cornas Reynard - after decades of tasting these wines, I am sorry I did not buy cases when they were affordable. These days, they are not but they are every bit as compelling. Great wine.
2010 Matela, Teroldego Le Bon Climat Vineyard - too oaky for me, others loved it
2005 Alain Michaud, Brouilly Prestige de Vieilles Vigne - time has been very good to this wine and at 12 it shows more like Beaune than Beaujolais. Dark, rich, structured, balanced and some very nice secondary development. Thanks Becky.
2014 Sandlands, Trousseau - about as complete as one could ask of any trousseau and styled toward the feminine. Love it!
2000 Les Pallieres, Gigondas - a touch big for me but undeniably full flavored and complex
2015 Edmunds St. John, Syrah North Canyon Road - young but approachable and giving only glimpses of its future and its heritage. Hold.
2016 Irene, Red Wine El Dorado - 80% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah, 100% whole cluster with a good amount of semi-carbonic stuff going on; lightweight, of the earth yet still filled with fresh fruit. Reminds me of the D&R single vineyard Mourvèdres. My first encounter and it made a strong impression. This house could be special.
Best, jim
