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WTN: Burgundy and Etna Rosso

by Dale Williams » Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:41 pm

With a steak, creamed chard,and baked potato, the 2005 Biondi "Outis (Nessuno)" Etna Rosso. Seems a bit richer than the 2004, deep kirsch fruit and a clear mineral core, fine tannins. While the 2004 seemed to me Burgundian, this reminds me more of good Nebbiolo from a ripe vintage. I have no real sense of Nerello Mascalese as a grape, but like these high altitude versions. Different from the 2004, but just as good. B+/A-

With salmon, broccoli rabe, rice, and bok choy salad, the 2005 Chevillon Bourgogne rouge. Somewhat tight at first, but solid red cherry and plum fruit, easy tannins, good acidity. Not as earthy as previous bottles, I think this is ever so slightly in a dumb phase. Still, pretty enjoyable, especially a few hours later - with air some damp soil, mushroom, and cedar. Right now a B, with definite room to move up.

Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.
 

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