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  • Toscano is now Disneyland
    by Roger
    I had not been to Tuscany in 30 years. It’s still beautiful, the food is just as good, but tourism is causing a pernicious form of gentrification. There is only a fixed amount of Toscano but there seems to be more tourists, I suspect, because of the amplification of beautiful things by the maelstrom of… Read More »Toscano is now Disneyland
  • Vietnam ’24
    by Roger
    We were part of a group on a bike tour of central Vietnam in March 2024. A video made during our tour by the host, Mr Biker Saigon Some pics and a few videos collected into an iCloud photo album
  • We were interviewed by Nathan…
    by Roger
    Nathan’s “I’m Moving To Italy” podcast has been a encouraging lifeline in our process of searching for, buying, and learning how to live in Italy. In July of this year, Natan interviewed us for his podcast. We tell our story from the beginning up to the present and hope it helps others as much as… Read More »We were interviewed by Nathan…

Recent Tasting Notes on CellarTracker

  • 2005 Patrick Lesec Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Galets Blonds
    Tasted by rogerr. No decant. Wine immediately has intense aromas with a measure of mature wine. Wine is seamless, balanced, and has a long finish. Develops nicely in the glass over an hour. Great example of aged CDP. Not sure if it will improve from here. (94 pts.) – Tasted 9/12/2024.
  • 2010 Xavier Vignon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Anonyme
    Tasted by rogerr. Nice CDP that is a bit long in the tooth. Tobacco and balsamic on the nose. Integrated with some tertiary flavors on the palate. Pleasurable but this wine is over the peak. I rated it higher 8 years ago. Drink soon. (90 pts.) – Tasted 9/12/2024.
  • 2016 Remix Wines Somm Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Old Vines Lolonis Vineyard
    Tasted by rogerr. I've always like this wine and good to see it holds up over time. Very Bordeaux blanc – like. Second day wine was diminished. Drink now. (92 pts.) – Tasted 9/11/2024.
  • 2017 von Winning Riesling 'Winnings'
    Tasted by rogerr. Always liked this producer. This entry level wine is holding up and showing beautifully! (92 pts.) – Tasted 8/28/2024.
  • 2011 Saxum Broken Stones
    Tasted by rogerr. From magnum. Drinking well. 2011 was an atypical weather year so the wines from this vintage are distinctive, higher acid, lighter body. Aging very will (no tertiary hints so far. (93 pts.) – Tasted 8/23/2024.
  • 2014 Partage Pinot Noir Ben Lomond Mountain Coast Grade
    Tasted by rogerr. Loved the rustic nature of this Pinot when it was released. I cellared a bottle as an experiment in its age-worthiness. Unfortunately, the wine has fallen apart. Overly tart and bitter, fruit mostly faded, and nothing interesting taking its place. Agree with recent note by @BrendanNeary (82 pts.) – Tasted 8/21/2024.
  • 2021 Cantina Cignano Bianchello del Metauro Assoluto
    Tasted by rogerr. Peach and pear. Good intensity and balance. Medium finish. Best served cold. Nice quaffer. (89 pts.) – Tasted 8/7/2024.
  • 2021 Domaine Yves Cuilleron Roussanne Les Vignes d'à Côté
    Tasted by rogerr. Not as fresh as expected but a nice quaffer. Extra points for a varietal from its homeland. Not sure if it will improve with age. (89 pts.) – Tasted 8/4/2024.
  • 2012 Roar Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands
    Tasted by rogerr. Maybe it is bottle variation, but the same bottling stored identically drank MUCH better 17 months ago. (BTW, the other bottle I had was singing then.) This bottle is definitely past it's prime showing stewed fruit and mediocre finish with a touch of oxidation. Drink ASAP. (87 pts.) – Tasted 8/2/2024.

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