Hedonism aside, there is much intellectual interest in following a wine's trajectory, so I love working through a case over the years even though it's infanticide for some of the bottles.
When a wine shuts down vs opens up (and maybe shuts down again) is very interesting (and so often vexing).
I think 10 more years in the cellar and it will be magnificent. Side by side with the 1990 the ‘90 is drinking better now, but in my opinion the 2000 is the better wine and will show remarkably 2028-2050. Strong spine with oak and black fruit and in the b...
It’s not a wine for the faint of heart. It’s a powerhouse. I can’t wait until the oak and tannins mellow and this will be a very strong yet elegant and experience.
At various stages of their evolution. Never (with the exception of the 2009 vintage) before at least 10 years. But I have found very interfering discoveries where a particular wine will taste remarkable after 15 years and then not again until 25+ years. S...
Hedonism aside, there is much intellectual interest in following a wine's trajectory, so I love working through a case over the years even though it's infanticide for some of the bottles. When a wine shuts down vs opens up (and maybe shuts down again) is ...