Memorable

[Florida Jim]

With a frittata including squash, black olives, onions, feta and tomatoes; a side of roasted red potatoes with mushrooms, and, sautéed sugar snap pea pods:

2000 Raveneau, Montée de Tonnerre:

a nose of rainwater, vanilla, citrus, flint, minerals, honey and nuts; dense and expansive/

full body, viscous, the texture of satin, flavors follow the nose with substantial complexity, vinous, concentrated and intense, excellent depth and balance/

extremely long, mouth-watering finish.

Young but exquisite. Lovely with the dish and by itself.

Too often predictions for a wine’s future sound of hype. I haven’t the words or the abilities to either predict or convey my message. But this is extraordinary, delicious even now and a wine that is worth many times its hefty price.

Memorable.

$64, delivered.

Best, Jim