Daniel Bloom

9.2

Evidently, their first. 300 vines of a “blend of Mencía, Caino Tinto, Souson, Palomino, Garnacha Tintorera, Godello, Brancellao and Espadeiro from a tiny single vineyard of old vines in Ribeira Sacra”, in the mountains of Galicia, made all in steel. From a mountain top in Riberia Sacra with minimal intervention and put up in large fourdes.
100 magnums bottled.
Took to a “casual” memorial for a friend , set it on the table with some other wines and liquors, pop n’ pour at will.
Delicious, dark barnyard, indeterminate fruits, brambly, bright at 14.1°. Went exceptionally well with dark shrimp gumbo among other things. Some folks who told me they weren’t fond of red wine were spotted with 2nd, 3rd gasses.
Sometimes a wacky bottle you take a chance on and leave alone in your cellar for a while is just perfect!
So long Bill…we’ll see you on the other side.
Saluté!
With many bereaved yet celebrating folks.
Thanks @chambers street wines. — 8 days ago

Gambrelle Snyder

9.2

Bright red fruit on the nose, dirt.
Palate of white pepper, plum, red cherries
Acidic and also tannin — 5 years ago