By: AJ McClellan
After a beautiful day of watching golf there are few things better than to hang out with good friends and pop some great bottles of wine. We had a great group in and everyone generously opened some stunning bottles of wine…
2008 Arnaud Ente Mersault 1er Les Petits Charrons – This is a wonderful Burgundian producer that is bursting onto the scene. His wines remind me of Madame Leroy! With their soft texture and brilliant balance of fruit and acidity I can foresee many of these wines being opened in Graileys over the next few years…
2009 Bond Quella Cabernet - Big boisterous Cali cab and loving it! Massive black fruits with a spicy back end this wine has tannins to spare. While the wine was drinking well now it would not hurt to lay it down for another 10 years…
2004 Veuve Cliequot Rose – I was a little dubious when approaching this bottle but as it turns out for no good reason. The wine was fresh and lively with very pretty red fruits and pleasant acidity. The effervescence was light and playful while the body helped hold the acid in check. This wine blew away my expectations!
1993 Hudelot Noellat Clos de Vougeot – When I opened this bottle I was a little dubious as the cork was in poor condition, but once I got it in the glass the bottle was singing! Bright cherry with floral notes and plenty of damp earth on the nose. The palate was beautiful as well with rich tannins and well balanced acidity.
2008 Giacosa Falletto Barolo – While young this wine was surprisingly elegant. The tannins were still beastly but the fruit pushed through giving you the impression of eating your favorite sour candy. In another few years I look forward to trying this again to see what evolves into…