Azelia, Barolo, San Rocco 2001 Napa Valley with fine-grained tannins providing framework

with fine-grained tannins providing framework and gentle grip to lingering red fruit

and allspice

Pinot Noir

with gentle acidity and subtle tannins that tell you it is great now

the top cuvees of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are rare and expensive

Azelia, Barolo, San Rocco 2001 Napa Valley with fine-grained tannins providing frameworkInto neck 95 CellarTracker Big firm tannin and a spicy finish with balsamic reduction; this really opened up after 2 hours becoming exceptionally savory. Currently at peak maturity, although this wine may last another 5 6 years. Baked plums, road tar, black pepper & licorice. Brick red and cloudy (beginning to brown) and maybe a bit heavy on the French oak, which is now converting to cedar, which I appreciate, but its starting to overpower everything