2021 Adega on 45th Riesling Okanagan Valley
It was true seven months ago and was true again yesterday: "I am just about the last person to get on the Riesling bandwagon, but I'd have been there earlier if I'd had rieslings like this. With superb fruit, typicity, acidity and balance, this wine was the scene stealer at a dinner party last night, with a sweet moment on entry that turned elegant on the midpalate and dry on the finish. Just outstanding."
2012 P. Dubreuil-Fontaine Père & Fils Corton-Perrières Corton Grand Cru Pinot Noir
Doesn't have Grand Cru weight, and it has the burnished color and tertiary tones of early maturity, but it's nonetheless a pleasant drink and showed well with Thanksgiving dinner.
2013 Mount Eden Vineyards Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains
More Grand Cru than the Grand Cru, not surprisingly. Dark cherry fruit with some savory thyme notes and superb Santa Cruz body and minerality. Evolved nicely in the glass, but obviously would have benefitted from at least a one-hour decant.