A taste of tradition 06/08/2017 (TNB)
- Barolo Ravera 2007 (F. Roddolo)
Not the familiar Ravera but rather "Ravera di Monforte", which is possibly why the vineyard appears in a tiny font. Whatever, this is the real thing, fragrant tar and roses but a touch of the earth. A little rustic, one might say, yet I feel that is what gives it the sense of being an entirely traditional wine. At first, slightly dull and possibly a bit reductive; a day later it looks and drinks its best. Really good - the sort of wine that is fast disappearing from the planet.
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Recent wines 05/08/2017 (TNB)
- Champagne Vieille Vigne de Cramant 2004 (Larmandier-Bernier)
Who says low dosage wines do not mature well? This has lovely, chalky chardonnay fruit, carries its years lightly and is entirely elegant. Delicious. Top
- Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese 1999 (J-J Prum)
What can one say: work of the master. Drinking beautifully.
- Kiedricher Sandgrub Spatlese 1983 (Langwerth von Simmern)
Not a grand wine, fully mature, gentle and entirely pleasurable to drink.
- Taylor's Terra Feita Port 2001
I had the Vargellas 01 a while ago: my feeling is this is a bit more voluptuous but a little less intellectual. Nevertheless, it has that attractive Taylor dry strength. Good value. Top
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