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David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34353
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34353
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Steve Edmunds wrote:Jeez, Tom: Intuition and Bland Luck? My neighborhood has really gone downhill...
Dale Williams
Compassionate Connoisseur
11140
Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:32 pm
Dobbs Ferry, NY (NYC metro)
Steve Edmunds wrote:Jeez, Tom: Intuition and Bland Luck? My neighborhood has really gone downhill...
Sam Platt
I am Sam, Sam I am
2330
Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:22 pm
Indiana, USA
Sam Platt wrote:We opened our last 2001 Bassetti and our first 2005 Bassetti over the Christmas holiday.
The '01 model showed lots of very nice berry and spice Syrah notes once the funk blew off. The funk definitely was overwhelming at first and did not blow off easily. I sampled it in the decanter and it finally started to smooth out after about 4 hours. Unfortunately, that was well after dinner was finished.
The '05 Bassetti is a tannic beast at present. It is tightly closed and does not a thing except suck the moisture from your tongue. Extended time in the decanter didn't do much to help. I am a bit concerned that there is no real fruit evident under the tannins. I won't touch another bottle for at least 5 years though I'm thinking that 10+ years maybe required for the tannins to start to resolve. Fortunately I have three more bottles to track over time.
Bottom line - decant your Bassetti for an extended period.
Sam Platt
I am Sam, Sam I am
2330
Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:22 pm
Indiana, USA
Bob Henrick
Kamado Kommander
3919
Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:35 pm
Lexington, Ky.
Lou Kessler wrote:Don't ordinarily do it but I put a case of this wine in my cellar when it was released. Tom is right, it's there IMHO. Been drinking them on a regular basis the last couple of years. Down to one or two left in the case. I'll miss them but I have a case of the 05 Bassetti to look forward to drinking.
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