tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174461443579168085.post2528554888984903848..comments2024-03-13T22:33:31.935+01:00Comments on not drinking poison in paris: punchy: frenchie, 75002aaron ayscoughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12595822449248202660noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174461443579168085.post-17009953695719278122011-03-21T18:58:45.999+01:002011-03-21T18:58:45.999+01:001. the one I tasted wasn't especially oxidativ...1. the one I tasted wasn't especially oxidative, funnily enough. I'd be curious to taste it in new york, i think, to see whether what you're tasting there is an effect of the transatlantic crossing. haven't had the tenuta grillo wines; i was confused when i first read your comment because in LA i used to occasionally stock the wines of azienda agricola grillo, who are based in friuli and are of presumably no relation to tenuta grillo, or the sicilian grape for that matter. ah, italy. <br /><br />2. haven't had 'em. would love to, though. <br /><br />3. sure, drop me a line closer to arrival! Congrats on free trip, that's great. who's footing the bill?aaron ayscoughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12595822449248202660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174461443579168085.post-78941726438260315662011-03-15T17:10:00.319+01:002011-03-15T17:10:00.319+01:00Several things to discuss here:
1. Cascina Degli ...Several things to discuss here:<br /><br />1. Cascina Degli Ulivi Gavi is the Gavi to end all Gavi, but do really think that many would find it oxidatively flawed. The wine is brilliant though. I pour it by the glass, at the moment, and many of the corks are quite depressed in the neck, so it may not have been intentional. Given our mutual love for the Jura, I know this isn't a problem for you. They also make reds, at least one Dolcetto, maybe some Barbera, but I haven't had them. Also, you must-must-must try to get your hands on Tenuta Grillo's "Baccabiancha", which is extended maceration orange-wine-y cortese: brilliant, but much more grippy. They make the same style out of Fiano from supper-high elevation old vineyards which is arguably better, but we're just discussing the kings or Cortese here. <br /><br />2. I had '96 Trapet Village G-C a few months ago, and I was pretty non-plussed. I've had the '07 Village G-C as well, which I liked more, but it was sheer infanticide (industry tasting).<br /><br />3. I won a trip to Champagne by blind tasting sparkling (what? life is ridiculous), so I will be in France at least the 15th to the 17th of June. I'm hoping they'll send me out earlier, like the 9th, but we're still discussing. I would love to get a drink with you, and regardless I will be using your wonderful blog as my travel guide while in Paris.<br /><br />Keep it up!Morgan Harrishttp://technicallydrinking.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com