Happy Yogi Berra's Birthday!

[Florida Jim]

Mine, too.

2004 Tua Rita, Rosso di Notri:

A really good sangiovese blend from a producer that makes some very pricey stuff; structured, balanced, moderate alcohols, little manipulation and a very fine delivery and finish. About $18.

2002 V. Dauvissat, Chablis

Lemon oil and river stones on the nose with nice hints at complexity; the same on the palate with medium weight and fine acidity; good sustain. A very good village wine that has come to a better place since release. About $25.

2002 Barthod, Bourgogne Les Bons Bârtons:

This wine has come a very long way since release; it is now more structured and linear without loss of depth or character; solid fruit from nose to finish with lots of secondary development just getting started. A really superb Bourgogne that is not really up to speed yet. About $22.

2004 de Villaine, Côte Chalonnaise Bourgogne La Digoine:

Gives the impression of a whole cluster fermentation with some herbal/green elements on the nose; very solid and focused fruit on the palate with just a hint of herb, and, a medium length, very balanced finish. Clearly youthful and not showing all that it has – yet still provocative and excellent with dinner. About $25.

Best, Jim

[docsconz]

Happy Birthday, Jim! It is also my wife's birthday. We had a 2004 Sancerre Les Monts Damnee from Pascal Cotat that was minerally and delicious paired with oysters and soft-shell crabs.