tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572026409225809274.post81998716854118541..comments2023-10-26T10:31:26.325-04:00Comments on Tuscan Vines: Tuscan Dinner DuoTuscanVineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06209120978343208652noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572026409225809274.post-68753747701693192382013-07-22T10:26:21.035-04:002013-07-22T10:26:21.035-04:00Raphael,
Yes, your situation is exactly what I m...Raphael, <br /><br />Yes, your situation is exactly what I meant in referring to Testamatta. I think the first thing I would say is that our own expectations can play a role in how we perceive a wine. The first time I had Testamatta 2005, it was better than imagined given the vintage. I then expected the second bottle to meet that expectation and it fell a little short. <br /><br />Storage and bottle variation can always be a culprit, but assuming you bought the wine at the same place and to a lesser degree, they're from the same case of wine, these two factors are mitigated slightly.<br /><br />And don't discount the impact food can have on wine's flavor - or, that one of your bottles simply could have been flawed. It happens. Volatile acidity, residual sugar, secondary fermentation that leads to a "spritz" - these can all happen accidentally in addition to wine being "corked". <br /><br />These reasons are why I like to buy several bottles of something I find very enjoyable. Thanks again for all the encouraging comments. <br /><br />John TuscanVineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06209120978343208652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572026409225809274.post-52053556232112774932013-07-19T14:05:49.933-04:002013-07-19T14:05:49.933-04:00Raphael...
I'll type more in a bit to answer ...Raphael...<br /><br />I'll type more in a bit to answer your questions....but I have not had Fides recently. However, I did have Oltre and reviewed on this site. Just search "Oltre" in the Search box on the Home page and it should come up. Thanks again for all the comments. I appreciate it.<br /><br />John TuscanVineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06209120978343208652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572026409225809274.post-79459751773194980412013-07-19T13:25:08.467-04:002013-07-19T13:25:08.467-04:00Hi John,
Cool wines here today (like everyday by t...Hi John,<br />Cool wines here today (like everyday by the way) but first I have to say thanks for the nice feature on Pio Cesare the other day, always so informative, great work! I was wondering if by any chance you've tasted Pio Cesare Fides (Barbera) and Oltre (blend), which were not included in your report, and what you think about those wines?<br />Also have to thank you and Elisa for the amazing Scavino interview!!<br />I'm wondering.. Sometimes I buy, for example, 4 bottles of the same wine .. Put them in the cellar and drink them during the same year .. Even though I have them with different food pairing (I always have a glass or two while relaxing or cooking), to my taste, it seems that 2 of them were identical, one of them was a little less exuberant and the other showed oddly more acidity .. I happened a few times with different wines I bought, while other were more consistent.. Is it what you meant by the last Testamatta bottle being not as exuberant as a previous one? If so, I'm wondering if you have any clue about the reasons behind this?? <br />Thanks again for your great work and oh, your sicilian lamb recipe, we liked a lot ( I've added a little of rosemary to the meat while cooking it, it was nice), great pairing with Crognolo, thanks!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10496374317606405476noreply@blogger.com