Jay Kline
Popped and poured; no formal notes. This was poured alongside the 2013 Gravner Ribolla and they we remarkably similar. The Arboreus was more dried peach than apricot (Gravner). Super complex. Looking back on my previous notes, they still apply. That being said, drink now as I don’t have a good read on what happens next with this wine and it’s delivering the good so well right now. Bottle No. 5864
Popped and poured; no formal notes. This was poured alongside the 2013 Gravner Ribolla and they we remarkably similar. The Arboreus was more dried peach than apricot (Gravner). Super complex. Looking back on my previous notes, they still apply. That being said, drink now as I don’t have a good read on what happens next with this wine and it’s delivering the good so well right now. Bottle No. 5864
9.4Jay Kline
This is one of those show stopper wines. Everything about it, the bottle, the color in the decanter, the color in the glass, the smell, the flavors on the palate…nothing out of place. Dried fruit, Oolong tea, ocean spray giving way to a long, gorgeous, generous finish. Almost tannic? This paired beautifully with a bowl of cherry tomatoes that we sautéed in some butter and garlic. This particular bottle was hand-carried back from Umbria. Bottle No. 5867
This is one of those show stopper wines. Everything about it, the bottle, the color in the decanter, the color in the glass, the smell, the flavors on the palate…nothing out of place. Dried fruit, Oolong tea, ocean spray giving way to a long, gorgeous, generous finish. Almost tannic? This paired beautifully with a bowl of cherry tomatoes that we sautéed in some butter and garlic. This particular bottle was hand-carried back from Umbria. Bottle No. 5867
9.5Boris
This wine spent in my wishlist for a long time. And at last, spontaneously, the party has formed and we seized a bottle. Initially closed and shy nose, requires time to open up. Oxidised apples, apricots, amber, zest, and well integrated VA. Medium tannins, medium acidity, all combining into long and tasty symphony of oxidised apple juice. Tasted on 2021-09-01
This wine spent in my wishlist for a long time. And at last, spontaneously, the party has formed and we seized a bottle. Initially closed and shy nose, requires time to open up. Oxidised apples, apricots, amber, zest, and well integrated VA. Medium tannins, medium acidity, all combining into long and tasty symphony of oxidised apple juice. Tasted on 2021-09-01
9.0Iain Newton
Wow.
Wow.
9.2Sarah Heckroth
Super leathery and rich. Slightly tannic. Great.
Super leathery and rich. Slightly tannic. Great.
8.6Hillary & Dave
Apples, orange peel, caramel, pine nuts. Classic and wonderful Bea.
Apples, orange peel, caramel, pine nuts. Classic and wonderful Bea.
9.3Jordi Pazo
Monvínic. Club 50 Jul-18. 100% Trebbiano Spoletino. 28.05.20
Monvínic. Club 50 Jul-18. 100% Trebbiano Spoletino. 28.05.20
9.4WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.