Reluctant
Vérité
Le Désir Sonoma County Cabernet Franc Blend 2007
So closed. I should of decanted this 2 days ago. Very reluctant to open. Classy. Hidden perfume Find tannins despite the age. Like a 2010 Bordeaux. — 11 years ago
Giuseppe Quintarelli
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2004
Absolutely did not expect to taste this but was totally blown away. The 2000 seemed rather closed the night I had it, but this younger 2004 really showed its stuff. Medicinal earthy aromas mixed with sweet cherry tones and smokey complex notes just continued to evolve on the palate. I was very reluctant to finish my portion and was so happy when I managed to get another taste! — 12 years ago
Pecchenino
San Luigi Dolcetto di Dogliani 2009
Reluctant Panther valentines day 2013 — 13 years ago
Spottswoode
Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 1999
Underwhelming for one of my favorite producers. Tannins dominate. Fruit is reluctant right now. Maybe in a dumb phase? — 11 years ago
Qupé
Central Coast Syrah 2011
Reluctant aromas. Chewy palate silky finish builds up steam in the finish with some sweet black currant pastilles and Violet tones. — 11 years ago
Demetria
North Slope Red Blend 2012
Once this beauty's reluctant armpits open up after a night of saying 'I'm sure', it matures like Betty White. Black cherries, currant, cloves, and some silkiness that slides it down the gullet lightly. Not Demetria's best wine I've ever had but definitely worth a gander. — 11 years ago
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002
Wow! My past experience with the '02 was a tight, tannic, larval, reluctant superstar. It has spread its wings wide and full! Absolute masterpiece. Everything in unison. Lush, velvet, cocoa, forest floor goodness! — 11 years ago
Trefethen Family Vineyards
Oak Knoll District Dry Riesling 2010
Riesling's have a reputation for being sweet. So I was a bid reluctant when my sister asked me to try this white. Of course, I have enjoyed Trefethen wines for over 20 years (it was one of my mother's favorite vineyards). While the palate is not as complex as a red, this crisp, light glass is refreshing on a warm day. And it does not break the bank at under $20; however, it may be difficult to find. They may only sell it direct. Cheers! — 13 years ago
In honor of Mother's Day, tomorrow I will have to open their cab. I know the 1978 cab was Mom's favorite, but I don't have any of them that far back!
Simon Haidamous
Impressive. Was reluctant to take on a 2011, but it was rock solid. Reminded me of mid-2000s Pine Ridge Rutherford. — 11 years ago