Daily Archives: November 10, 2007

Runs with Boar

Posted on November 10, 2007 by RJ

Biserno, Insoglio del Cinghiale IGT 2005 Last weekend I tasted the 2004 vintage of this wine and it was supple, warm and loaded with oak. The 2005 is a similar animal – very approachable and more New World in style … Continue reading →

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Brunello

Posted on November 10, 2007 by RJ

Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 2001 Earlier in the year one bottle was corked while the second was fine. That bottle was very complex, silky and evolved with a little less acidity than I expected, making it ready to drink without … Continue reading →

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Desperately Seeking Goat Cheese

Posted on November 10, 2007 by RJ

Jean Reverdy Sancerre La Reine Blanche 2006 My notes from the previous two vintages show a consistent thread of grapefruit and grass in a high acid frame; today’s 2006 bottle was again high acid with substantial minerality. Produced from vines … Continue reading →

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