Happy Yogi Berra's Birthday!
Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 10:24 pmMine, too.
2004 Tua Rita, Rosso di Notri:
A really good sangiovese blend from a producer that makes some very pricey stuff; structured, balanced, moderate alcohols, little manipulation and a very fine delivery and finish. About $18.
2002 V. Dauvissat, Chablis
Lemon oil and river stones on the nose with nice hints at complexity; the same on the palate with medium weight and fine acidity; good sustain. A very good village wine that has come to a better place since release. About $25.
2002 Barthod, Bourgogne Les Bons Bârtons:
This wine has come a very long way since release; it is now more structured and linear without loss of depth or character; solid fruit from nose to finish with lots of secondary development just getting started. A really superb Bourgogne that is not really up to speed yet. About $22.
2004 de Villaine, Côte Chalonnaise Bourgogne La Digoine:
Gives the impression of a whole cluster fermentation with some herbal/green elements on the nose; very solid and focused fruit on the palate with just a hint of herb, and, a medium length, very balanced finish. Clearly youthful and not showing all that it has – yet still provocative and excellent with dinner. About $25.
Best, Jim
2004 Tua Rita, Rosso di Notri:
A really good sangiovese blend from a producer that makes some very pricey stuff; structured, balanced, moderate alcohols, little manipulation and a very fine delivery and finish. About $18.
2002 V. Dauvissat, Chablis
Lemon oil and river stones on the nose with nice hints at complexity; the same on the palate with medium weight and fine acidity; good sustain. A very good village wine that has come to a better place since release. About $25.
2002 Barthod, Bourgogne Les Bons Bârtons:
This wine has come a very long way since release; it is now more structured and linear without loss of depth or character; solid fruit from nose to finish with lots of secondary development just getting started. A really superb Bourgogne that is not really up to speed yet. About $22.
2004 de Villaine, Côte Chalonnaise Bourgogne La Digoine:
Gives the impression of a whole cluster fermentation with some herbal/green elements on the nose; very solid and focused fruit on the palate with just a hint of herb, and, a medium length, very balanced finish. Clearly youthful and not showing all that it has – yet still provocative and excellent with dinner. About $25.
Best, Jim
