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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

  • 2021 Cesare Bussolo Barbera d'Alba Vigna Santa Lucia
    Tasted by rogerr. Probably should have cellared this but was curious. Drank over 3 days. A bit harsh on first taste but opens up nicely after about a half hour. On day 2 it peaked with flavors in balance. Enjoyable but not highly memorable. Day 3 still holding up but dropping a bit. Will buy […]
  • 2018 Pellegrini Family Vineyards Pinot Noir Olivet Lane Estate
    Tasted by rogerr. Drank over 2 days. Simple, competently made, Pinot that is just fine. Expected more but this was a Garagiste deal so glad I didn't pay more than $20 (89 pts.) – Tasted 4/2/2024.
  • 2016 Juicy Rebound Cabernet Sauvignon
    Tasted by rogerr. Solid Napa Cab. Fruit forward but with good acid and low tannins. Has a quality profile and is aging nicely. (93 pts.) – Tasted 3/24/2024.
  • 2005 Peay Vineyards Syrah Les Titans
    Tasted by rogerr. Tannins mostly resolved. Wine is balanced and enjoyable. Not memorable but well made. Drank over 2 days and day 2 the wine had degraded a bit. Recommend drinking now. (91 pts.) – Tasted 2/29/2024.
  • 2006 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing
    Tasted by rogerr. Drank over 2 days separated by 2 days. On day 1, it was a bit stewed and to my palate seemed perhaps past peak and heading down. Still enjoyable and I'd give it 92 points. I only had half the bottle, stored it in the fridge, and then finished it 2 days […]
  • 2009 Cayuse God Only Knows
    Tasted by rogerr. Holding up nicely, has years left but not sure it will improve. Baked strawberry, a bit of leather, other red fruits. A bit of soap. Nice mid palate and a pretty good finish. Somewhat disappointing at the price paid. (92 pts.) – Tasted 2/21/2024.
  • 2013 Desparada Sangiovese Death and Resurrection
    Tasted by rogerr. Loved this wine when I tasted it at the winery 7 years ago. Opened my only bottle now and it delivers what I remember. New world take on Sangiovese which has depth, texture and balance. Yes, it is fuller bodied and richer than old world Sangiovese but it is a delicious expression. […]
  • 2018 Domaine de Roche-Guillon Fleurie La Tonne
    Tasted by rogerr. Enjoyed over 2 days. Classic gamay Beaujolais with little carbonic aspects. Rich for a gamay with good mineral, red current, and some structure. Held up nicely the next day. (92 pts.) – Tasted 2/11/2024.
  • 2011 Saxum Heart Stone Vineyard
    Tasted by rogerr. Solid but not memorable. Agree with recent notes. May improve with age. (91 pts.) – Tasted 2/10/2024.

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