The Shy Albatros

Domaine Roulot

Meursault Chardonnay 2011

A little shy compared to other young roulots that I have tried — 11 years ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah

Young and vibrant with a whole life ahead. 2008 is that shy silent type that will sneak up and wow you! — 11 years ago

E. Fuligni (Cottimelli)

Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2001

Very shy at first while showing its earthy side. However, this was the only of the three wines for dinner that elevated itself with cuisine. Took about two hours for voluptuous fruit to come out. Definitely the elegant side of Brunello — 11 years ago

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1981

Having failed miserably at our 2015 new years resolution to drink up our aging cellar faster, we're glad we still have some of these around. Shy at first but then becoming fuller in the glass, this was an excellent hamburger wine tonight. With Alex in Oakland 12-17-2015.. — 11 years ago

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Semper Wines

Ellenbach Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Sonoma coast Pinot. Not a shy wine, full bodied and very smooth. Tuck Beckstoffer offering. — 11 years ago

Jonathan liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 1994

Miguel de Leon
9.5

94 is singing out of the bottle, at its prime. Integration at its best and a lot of that character you expect out of Vega retained. Not shy at all. — 11 years ago

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Masseto

Toscana Merlot 2002

As good as this is now I think it still needs a few more years for the oak to mellow. Not a shy wine, very modern and flashy. — 11 years ago

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Emidio Pepe

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 1978

Shy at first, this took off like a rocket. Soaring aromatics, beautiful palate. — 11 years ago

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Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

A bit wound up on nose, still smoky with fresh blackcurrant and elderberry, pine bough, tangy orange and tobacco leaf. Very woodsy, but also quite shy...palate is hugely mineral and mouthcoating, touch of spice, monumental and fresh, long length. No doubt quite excellent, but not showing its arsenal today...wait 5 years at least if you have such patience! — 11 years ago

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