Metamorphosis

La Bastide Blanche

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2004

Huge olive, big earthy herbal notes, almost eucalyptus. Bright sour cherry, chalky and alive, long bitter finish. It is a weird and beautiful beast...back one hour later. Huge metamorphosis to a dark fruit bomb with butter brioche and bitter chocolate. In Mexico they call this El vino loco. — 9 years ago

Jaffe Estate

Metamorphosis Saint Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Great cab. Smooth and rustic. Well balanced. Enjoyed it on New Years Eve 12/31/2015 — 10 years ago

Joanna Clark
with Joanna

Jean-Paul Dubost

Le Tracot Beaujolais-Villages Gamay 2014

It's a warm November in the city. Generous autumn days are entrenched, holding off the inevitable winter chill. Sipping a light red in the open air, it's a season of transition. As leaves change, trees are undressed, buildings razed, buildings raised and accoutred. We live in metamorphosis, recalling the bounties of summer--bright red fruit, raspberries, cherries--as they transition to the russet red of apples and ruddy cheeks and noses. — 11 years ago

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1954

What a treat. From the company to the antics of the cork removal, all was fantastic. Not surprised with some immediate mustiness on the nose, giving way to a rich but smooth aged blue cheese, mushrooms, soy sauce, earth, and just a faint hint of dried red fruit. Over the next 20 minutes the glass development was out of control, changing with each and every whiff and sip. Earthy umami, oxidative, and and slightly stewed reds to begin quickly opened to nice dried strawberries on the palate and nose, and advancing to moderately subdued ripened strawberries and cranberries- after 61 years and still kickin with fruit! Amazing. Then after about 20 minutes of rapid metamorphosis, it gave in and decided to fade to a very pleasant sipper...awesome. — 10 years ago

Rajiv AyyangarTim Herrmann
with Rajiv and Tim
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