intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 20/09/2026This bottle was shining yesterday. It needed some time but then ut was complex and balanced. Foradori rules. 070
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 20/09/2026I really like their Donnas (Nebbiolo). 021
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Late vintage Mourvedre, I had no idea that even existed. Is it sweet then? 110
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 29/08/2026For sure, but even the 2016 I had was relatively full-bodied for a “entry-level” wine. Mind you, I only had it once. 010
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 29/08/2026They have a top cuvée made of mainly Carignan. Very curious about that one. I will try to taste it at the Foire des Vignerons indépendants in Lille. 000
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 29/08/2026It’s a reference in Soave, but I don’t find their wines to be the most representative of the region. I had the Soave Classico, the Massifitti and the Monte Carbonara quite a few years ago. I found them particularly dense, made for the long haul, not at all like most Soave that are rather light/crisp 210
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 29/08/2026I guess Italians will now be infuriated because it’s ragu. 010
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 29/08/2026It must be really hard to make wine in a region like Fitou. This Noblesse du Temps 2016 is excellent and costs 21,50€ at the winery. Very Bordelais in fact. So why would you buy Fitou at that price point if you can buy Bordeaux at similar price (or cheaper!) and quality? 140
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I have a rather silent tasting buddy. 030
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I really love how Austrian Sauvignon Blanc carved out a place for itself. Still recognisable as SB but so different in character from Loire SB. Riper aromatics (mango!), but still wonderfully fresh and balanced. 030
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 22/08/2026These guys in Rioja jumped on the fresh and crisp train. It could be from anywhere. 010
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Oh yes, I do like the 00 ones, they are almost creamy. But indeed, saltier ones go really well with bread and butter. 010
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Thanks, I actually prefer those. 000
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Good to hear this one wasn’t overoaked. I’ve had several Chablis Grand Cru that I found overoaked, and I don’t understand why they do it. It’s self-defeating and hides all the Chablisian character of the wine. 110
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 22/08/2026This was pretty good. Sangiovese from Emilia Romagna. Rather big and bold at this stage with ripe tannins and lifting acidity. Several years left. This is night and day with the Sangiovese of Chiara Condello, but very good in its own way. 010
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 22/08/2026This is the death of wine scores. Or so I hope. 010
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Interesting, thanks! Do you find that there’s a difference in the level of saltiness in anchoa? I ate some anchoa in a Basque restaurant yesterday that I found saltier than I remembered them to be in Barcelona. 200
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Do others run into this problem with Cellartracker? I have it quite regularly. 000
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Probably, but I can’t imagine this is good for the general image of Bordeaux. People who start with sweetened reds and like it may end up really disappointed if they move up the ladder. 110
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 02/08/2026But these people already have several options, like the ones you mentioned. They must be really desperate there in Bordeaux. 000
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Which consumer wants off-dry Bordeaux? 210
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Opened this for with the steak tonight and it’s showing already quite well after 14 years of solitude. Elegant, as you’d expect from Margaux. 030
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Vintage Tunina 2021, Jermann, Friuli. A very unlikely blend of Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malvasia, Ribolla and Picolit. Monocépage drinkers will hate this, but it actually works very well. Very attractive, elegant nose. Perfect balance between freshness and body. Hard not to like this! 120
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 15/07/2026I'm afraid you're right. 010
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 15/07/2026I'll happy add one to that : Eéntje is geentje. 010
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Lightness is not the problem, on the contrary. At this price point (>60€) I expect more depth and presence. 010
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Sadie's Grenache 2024 : floral, red cherry, pomegranate. Very fragile, but on the nose it works. On the palate, though, it's lacking depth and length. I was ready to love this wine, as I'm not a fan of Ch9P styled Grenache, but this is just too lean. I hope I'm wrong and that this is just too young. 020
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Fair enough. In general, though, I don't understand the concept of attacking like-minded people. 100
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 12/07/2026I really wonder why you ever left Twitter. At least there you would've lashed out at people who deserve it. 110
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 24/05/2026That’s very light and transparent for a Priorat! 120
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 23/05/2026You're right, but there are these visits when you really have a click and you just keep talking. Until they are indeed literally called away for lunch 😅 020
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 22/05/2026I agree, air can do alot. Unfortunately that wasn't the case here, as I drank it over several days to find out if it would change. 110
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 22/05/2026I liked this less than I thought I would. Great nose, lovely minerality! But a little bit thin on the palate. I like linear and fresh wines, but here there was just something missing. 340
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 17/05/2026The residue in the glass the day after surprisingly smells of dark soy sauce! 010
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 16/05/2026This is the 2019. I see that there's much bottle variation for these wines, so hopefully yours is a good one. And if not, drink fast 😁 110
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Pop and pour : fantastic. Apricot and orange marmelade. Very lively and uplifting on the palate. After 15 minutes, oh no, mouse. After one hour, getting hard to still enjoy it. This is not ok, is it? 320
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Very refreshing indeed! If you don't like a wine, you shouldn't score it 88-89. 021
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 07/05/2026What absolute nonsense. 000
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 05/05/2026What do you think @adhalliwell.bsky.social ? 120
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Thank you for sharing! I looked a few up. They seem to be very reasonably priced. 110
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 03/05/2026My condolences. I can relate. I recently saw how the house where I grew up, was destroyed. Probably to build apartments. Feels very weird to lose the connection with your roots. 110
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Alas no improvement on day two 😕 100
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Interesting to see the glasses she used. 030
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 03/05/2026"Although nominally part of a circular economy approach, the shells will have to be sent south to Bordeaux to be washed and scrubbed before being carted across to Italy where the tanks are constructed and then sent back to the estate in Baden, Brittany." 😂 020
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Merci, mon cher! It is very smooth and rich, more than French Cognac. It reminds me a bit of the Plantation XO from Barbados, which happens to be aged in brandy barrels. But then not as sweet as Diplomatico or Appleton rum. Keep you posted about the Barolo. 010
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 02/05/2026So, hardcore it is! (I didn't need much convincing, did I.) 220
intastebudswetrust.bsky.social @intastebudswetrust.bsky.social · 02/05/2026I love that Fleurie of Yann Bertrand! Even though it had a but of mousiness after a while, if I remember well. I hope you drank it fast 🙂 000
