Started the evening with lovely bubbles, then moved into the Brunellos, followed by the Super Tuscan, and finished with Burgundy for dessert.
Paired it with tapas and short rib risotto, then ended with mussels and a you g Napa Sauvignon Blanc “ Twomey” that was fresh , elegant and vibrant , sadly I forgot to photograph along with the mussels for the whites at the end.
Here are my summarized notes;
Raventós Blanc de Blancs 2023
Lovely bubbles, fresh, and excellent value. Bright, lively, and a great showcase of their unique native grapes.
Raventós De La Finca 2022
Less bubbly than the Blanc de Blancs, but more elegant and layered. More brioche, more depth, very refined.
Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Actually deducted it was Biondi Santi, despite it being my first time trying it. The ruby color helped, as did the Slovenian oak signature. Plenty of red fruit, a touch of pleasant brett, earthy notes, and elegant tannins.
Ripe al Convento CastelGiocondo Riserva 2018
I picked this one in the blind tasting because it was quite tannic yet beautifully integrated. Red and dark fruits, grippy structure, earthy notes, with some leather and game as well. My Brunello winner of the night.
Le Macchiole Paleo 2021
First time visiting this lovely Cabernet Franc-based Super Tuscan. Lots of dark fruit, green bell pepper, spice, and a smooth, long finish.
Joseph Drouhin Chassagne-Montrachet 2023
Lovely Chardonnay. Elegant, mineral, citrus-driven, buttery, and pure liquid gold.
My favorite wine of the night.
Great lineup, great food, and always fun when a blind tasting keeps you honest.
by Rodster9