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By Florida Jim
November 8, 2003 in Wine

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Florida Jim

Posted November 8, 2003

With roast pork and butternut squash risotto on wilted Swiss chard:

1999 Hamacher, Pinot Noir:

Dark fruit, wax, very gentle wood and spice tones on the nose; somewhat expansive/Medium body, quite firm and intense in the mouth with flavors that follow the nose, good concentration, noticeable but fine tannins, bright acids, excellent balance/Persistent but slightly drying finish.

Without food this was almost painfully intense; with food it smoothed out nicely and the structure took a back seat. This is very promising wine; hold. About $38, delivered.*

With tomato soup and cheese toast:

1995 Vincent Arroyo, Petite Sirah:

A barrel sample kind of wine that needs decades in the cellar; disjointed, brawny and coarse. Did not work with the food. Not necessarily a bad wine but not worth trying at this point. Hold and then hold some more. About $20, delivered.*

Best, Jim

* Price at release.

www.CowanCellars.com