![]() Blind you would guess a new world Sauvignon Blanc combo. More distractingly the nose is marred by a pungent SO2/BO note that just doesn’t blow off (pardon the pun). It is however high in alcohol (14%) and does not have sufficient balancing acidity to make it a viable proposition to drink more than a couple of glasses. Just 888 bottles produced, it is remarkably pale with soft white fruits and a lingering finish. ![]() Or a dystopian wasteland with tumbleweed blowing down Oxford Street? Ostensibly an impressive effort. Again wait, but for how long Godot? Likewise ok, but not particularly enjoyable to drink now **(*)Ĭomment: you can appreciate and admire the quality of these two Rieslings but I struggle to enjoy them so don’t really see the point.Ģ018 Danbury Ridge Chardonnay Octagon Block - denied the opportunity to drink a Wiston BdB this wine from North Essex provided a glimpse in to the sunlit uplands of Autarky in the U.K. OK, but not particularly enjoyable to drink now, **(*)Ģ008 Grosset Riesling Polish Hill Clare Valley - though ten years older, quite similarly pale and unevolved, with everything dialled up to 11 with intense gasoline and piercing limes. And so was the lemon and lime tart with the Vouvray.Ģ018 Weingut Keller Riesling von der Fels - pale, pretrolly, rocky minerality, dominated by a Kevlar-like backbone of acidity, come back in a few years. ![]() The aged fillet steak with the claret flight was a match made in heaven. Post-snooze, rather than try get back to sleep what better to do than write up my notes? Such a pleasant lunch with such good company, and very good cooking once again. ![]()
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