Dinner with my friend at Troquet on South in Boston. One of the best wine lists in the country, with very reasonable prices! Plus, Chris, the somm and owner, is amazing.
Started with the Merryvale, which is from my friend's birthyear.
This needed an hour decant to open up.
Slight funk on the nose, but it blew off with air.
Red cherry, dark chocolate, pencil shavings.
This was a lovely wine that's probably at the peak of its drinking window.
90 points.
Then moved onto the Mondavi, from my birthyear.
This is already ready to drink and a fantastic reminder of what Mondavi used to be.
Initially, very fruity on the note.
Benefited from an hour decant.
I'm surprised how well this is drinking. I was worried this may have been over the hill.
Red plum, amla, black pepper, Bay leaf notes.
This is fantastic wine and I immediately want another bottle.
92 points.
All in, very memorable night with two enjoyable wines!
by rnjbond
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It’s crazy to me how wonderful some of these older Napa wines are and how different they are from what you get in Napa today.
Those older Mondavi reserve wines are special. Great expression of old To Kalon wines.