2005 Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore- I've had this thrice, all from different vintages, and it never disappoints. Pale red, slight bricking already at the rim, but full of strawberries and butterscotch on the nose. Tangy and vibrant on the palate. A smashing match for a roast beef, au jus, on Zabar's rye. Some tannin here. No rush to drink, especially given the grape and the producer, but this is plenty enjoyable now.
1998 Patheigher Kaseler Kehrnagel Riesling Eiswein- Slight signs of seepage under the capsule and a dodgy, dried-out cork that didn't make a "pop" when it came out. And yep, this wine is a much deeper-gold than you'd typically see in a 10 year old Riesling, so I'm glad I opened this now.
This is advanced, maybe a smidge heat-affected, but still fantastic. It's incredibly sweet, loaded with botrytis flavors, tastes like a rich pineapple-upside down cake covered with caramel sauce. But its not a bit cloying. Its all held together by an acidity that you don't find in Sauternes or Loire moelleux. A "wow" wine even with the heat damage.