TN: Musars, old Italians, others

Yes, I'd seen elsewhere that you'd be attending. I'd got the impression that Jay is notoriously punctual, so are you being ironical, or were the other reports that I'd read? (both possibilities seem equally likely)

I haven't had the latest edition to compare with, but that last one

*was* a very tasty wine.

Ye Gods, Dale! I've had Lungarotti Rubescos from modern vintages, and I can't imagine being bold/crazy/foresightful enough to try aging one 34 years... They've always seemed to be pleasant but hardly profound wines. Maybe back then the winemaking was a bit different than it is today?

OK, so since I know (to varying degrees) the cast of characters here (you, Jay, Jeff, Paulo, Chris&Lisa) I'm trying to imagine who'd bring this wine. Was it: a) Jay or Chris being perverse and culling his cellar; b) Eden&Scott, who I don't know except by reputation or c) a wine list choice (in which case it still makes very little sense).

Mark Lipton

"DaleW" ha scritto nel messaggio news: snipped-for-privacy@w5g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...

2005 Ottaviano Lambruschi Colli di Luni Vermentino I see Vermentino on label and take a sip expecting a lighter wine. Nope. Brisk acidity, but lots of body there. Very minerally, both chalk and slate. I really like this wine, and return to it with my octopus salad. B+/A-

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Actually Lambruschi is a good example of what vermentino can mean if well managed. Was mentioned on the bottle also the "cru" (Sarticola or Costa Marina)?

Luk

I am impressed that you have this wine available to you, I was lucky to be introduced to it by Luk who writes on this NG in his home town of Genova. I really like it too. Good value and all the good things about an aromatic grape like vermentino with body and yet without the excessive extraction that seems to mark some vermentino-based wines.

Mike

Ah, there you are, that was fast ! I knew you would be there !!!

See you this sunday Luk, I should arrive for lunch, more details by email...

Well, apparently by time it's imported into US it's $40-something. A good wine, but that is putting it into splurge country for me. What is it in Italy ? (and if well-priced, is there a wineshop near Imperia?) :)

Jay got delayed at work, was last to arrive. He is indeed famous for his punctuality, so we all teased a bit,.

Jeff said they had another abused bottle from the 70s a few years ago that was also good. As far as I remember this is first I've ever tried, young or old

Eden brought it (along with the rosato, the bubbly chenin,and maybe a red). Hey, I've liked Niagara ice wines before.

------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Vidal is available in 50ml bottles that I take as gifts when I visit the family in the UK. The riesling icewine is only for very special occasions. I once tried a stunning blend of riesling icewine and late pick at a small cottage winery in British Columbia. Obviously, the blended leftovers from bottling runs. He only made it that year, unfortunately. Graham

We could always have Luk meet us in Imperia and he can hand carry a bottle for you...

I think it was 13 July right?

Imperia, Wy not. When? Nonetheless some good Vermentino are also produced there...

Luk

Mike Tommasi ha scritto:

Thanks! Look into your P.O. Box

Luk

Yes, staying at San Damian. I plan on making a reservation at Agrodolce for that evening soon (had to lock down all the hotel/inns before thinking about food etc). Would love to see anyone (either at dinner or during day)