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JC (NC)
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Jenise
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JC (NC) wrote:I had perhaps my first ever taste of Vin Santo at a Fayetteville Wine Society meeting and promptly purchased a half bottle at the member price (about $35.) It was at a "wines for pairing with Thanksgiving dinner" and was paired with the pecan tart dessert. Considering the work and time that goes into producing it, it may be similar to Eiswein or Beerenauslese which is produced in limited quantities (but not as expensive to purchase.) I will post a note once I open it which I expect to me sometime this winter.
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Oliver McCrum
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Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:08 am
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Clint Hall wrote:Now that I think of it, over the years I've had more Vin Santo disappointments than triumphs, but then I can say the same thing about Burgundy and I'm sure not going to stop drinking that. The latest in the VS triumph category is a 1995 Felsina that I bought a 375 half-case of four years ago for $29.88 each, not an especially daunting price for a stickie with some age on it that was delcious when I bought it and has gotten better every year. I love it (and luckily still have a couple of bottles).
But maybe "stickie" isn't the word that does justice to Vin Santo as the best I've had have by no means been unctuous. This is relatively subtle stuff.
Redwinger
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Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:36 pm
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Jenise wrote:So where are all the Vin Santos and how come no one's drinking them?
Redwinger wrote:OK, this thread got me to a-thinkin' that I had a Vin Santo down in the pit. Sure 'nuf! Found 375ml of a 1985 Villa di Vetrice Vin Santo. Any thoughts on how this may have fared after 23 years? FWIW, the color is about that of Scotch...
BP
Clint Hall wrote: ..........
* Actually, its full name is "1995 Felsina Verardenga Vin Santo Chianti Classico," although what the Verardenga stands for beats me.
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