Former Director of Special Events at Union Sq Wines, NYC. Currently Wine and Bar Director at Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge MA
Really too old. Hour plus in decanter. Tight upon pouring into decanter and it never changed. 2013 — 24 days ago
One of my fav houses. This — 2013 — had lost some of that grippiness and garrigue though. Waited too long. But still good. — 24 days ago
Timothy had this a month ago
Super pretty red fruit. Nice grip. — 6 days ago
Rich and sweet fruit. 16%. Slightly hot, no? But oddly balanced. Tannins are there but sweet fruit overwhelms this. Ditto acid. Pretty hedonistic. 2019 — 21 days ago
Now we’re talking. 2017. Drinking beautifully. Dark fruits, present and grippy but not overwhelming tannins. (Way more interesting than the Brunello I just tried.) — a month ago
2014. Pretty. Surprisingly delicate for a Chambolle. Drinking well. . — 16 days ago
Showing beautifully. 2001. Loads of oxidation and quite a dark golden color. — 24 days ago
2018. Does this need another few hours of decanting? After an hour being open, it’s still meh. I mean, it’s not bad but for what I paid for it, sheesh. Somebody please convince me that Brunellos are worth it. One example. Please. — a month ago
Timothy Eustis
Wine Director, Red Lion Inn
Pretty. Simple. But some depth. 2018 — 3 days ago