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2005
Williams Selyem - Chardonnay Heintz Vineyard
Super concentrated Chardonnay, more in a Burgundian style (i.e. no oak). Meyers lemon, citrus and pineapple with a slight candied note. Beam of acidity keeps it balanced and refreshing. Great weight to the mouthfeel with a long, mouth coating finish.
2002
Taz - Syrah Santa Barbara County
Good blackberry fruit and kirsch upfront. Not much of a mid-palate and the finish fades quickly. A pleasing wine but not much complexity. Leaves you short changed on the palate.
1986
Beychevelle
Wonderful year for Bordeaux. Delicious core of ripe dark berry and plum. Framed by notes of chalk, leather and bacon fat. Medium bodied but great depth and complexity. Fully integrated tannins provide a smooth, lengthy finish. Great elegance to this Bordeaux. Sadly, my last bottle of '86 Bordeaux!
2000
Zuccardi - Malbec Q
Core of ripe, dark berry fruit. Well integrated, polished tannins. Not overly complex but very palate-pleasing wine. Decent finish. Very nice drinking now.
1998
Fernandez, Alejandro - Tinto Pesquera (Crianza)
This is peaking. Wonderful, ripe blueberry and dark berry fruit. Nicely integrated tannins with still noticeable grip. Retains great structure which adds to its complexity. Fruit is complemented by notes of cigar and bramble. Everything mingles together on the palate during the lengthy finish. Delicious!
