The Shy Albatros

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 1983

Bryan Garcia
8.9

Shy bottle. 😐 — 10 years ago

Patrick CappielloMichael Madrigale
with Patrick and Michael
Christopher, Evandro and 10 others liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 1970

Amazingly bright and alive for 40+ yrs old (1970 vintage). Not shy on volatile acidity. — 10 years ago

Anthony liked this

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! — 10 years ago

Bill, Bill and 1 other liked this

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. — 10 years ago

Eric and A liked this

Semper Wines

Ellenbach Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Sonoma coast Pinot. Not a shy wine, full bodied and very smooth. Tuck Beckstoffer offering. — 10 years ago

Jonathan liked this

Didier Dagueneau

Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2005

Shy citrus nose. Citrus and apple favors. Lots of stones/flint. Excellent acidity. Long finish. Still young. Great wine, now priced beyond reason in my market. Glad to have several bottles still stored. THIS IS DIDIER NOT SERGE. — 10 years ago

Judy Wagonfeld
with Judy
Jim Wagonfeld

Jim Wagonfeld

This is Didier, not Serge.

Emidio Pepe

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 1978

Shy at first, this took off like a rocket. Soaring aromatics, beautiful palate. — 10 years ago

Dade, Anthony and 2 others liked this

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Luscious and fruity, but still well shy of its true potential. — 10 years ago

Hadley Kemp
with Hadley
Kit liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2003

Dried fruit. Raisins and plums dancing in oak. Med body and alcohol. High acid and lingering finish. Nothing shy of amazeballs. — 11 years ago