Basking Lizards

Casa Barranca

Thompson Vineyard Syrah 2010

California Syrah basking in its simplicity and humble character. Table wine material thankfully...not overpowering at all. — 10 years ago

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Bibi Graetz

Soffocone di Vincigliata Toscana Sangiovese 2010

Now that I've finished basking in its afterglow I think I'll jot down a few notes...

90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo, 3% Colorino. It opens to red fruits, rich chocolate, and charcoal. Surprisingly soft tannins gently welcome me into flavors of dark cherry, under- ripe plum, and anise. As it leaves with a swift kiss of mineral and thyme, I'm left longing for a bit more.
— 10 years ago

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Lovely to see you here, now that vivino is giving us such a hard time with the updated version
"Keller"

"Keller"

Absolutey Yari! Sorry I didnt see this until now.

Château Bel Air

La Rosée Pauillac Rosé 2008

A delight to pull this out of Sunday's picnic basket. Cashmere smooth. An instant hit. It's a negotiant's Pauillac & made to please in a fruit-rich modern style. While not immense in its complexity, it is a Pauillac & what it does, it does very well. A joyful bouquet...basking in ripe fruit--cherries, plums, raspberries...each taking their turn. Savors of dark cherry & plum with a pleasant, mild peppery finish. I could sip this all day. So perfect for a relaxed afternoon picnic...perhaps even too good. :) — 10 years ago

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2012

Pears, lemon, maybe some line, and a big dose of asphalt. Just a touch of salinity and minerality. Best drunk out of a brown paper bag, basking in the sun of Narragansett beach. — 10 years ago

Domaine de la Pertuisane

Le Nain Violet Grenache 2012

Susan Lin
8.9

Perfumed with a mild spice, like a tea rose basking in the mid-afternoon sun. Cranberries add to the roundness and brightness. Very approachable and enjoyable, with some fine nuances. — 10 years ago

Covey Run

Columbia Valley Gewürztraminer 2010

Smooth Gewürztraminer, and more on the sweet side. Had it while on a deck, basking in the sun, and worked great for that. — 11 years ago

Megan Mazzoni
with Megan