…Tiganello ) and Tenuta San Guido ( Sassacaia ). It was an auspicious time for a new wine maker, and it was during this period that Paolo stepped forward to produce his first wine.
Paolo's first vintage was 1976, which was considered a disastrous vintage in Chianti Classico, though great in other parts of Italy. He considered these first wines to be " lemonade ," very tart and acidic, and they didn't reflect how he felt seem Sangiovese should taste. …
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…(a co-dependent in the addiction) in order to reap a profit. Honestly, if I were the proprietor of Sassacaia or Screaming Eagle, knowing that my honest efforts were going into something that a bunch of greedheads didn't even see as art, but merely a commodity like pork bellies, I'd shoot myself. Not really, but better to be doing something useful in society, like teaching school or repairing automobiles, than to participate in so corrupt and venal a system.
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…renowned Sassacaia . It is illegal in the U.S. to place the name of Sassacaia on the bottle label, but in Europe they are able to do so.
Our evening began with a couple passed appetizers, including a shot glass of Creamy Corn Soup, with coriander & a brioche crouton, and Goat Cheese Croquettes . The corn soup was extremely creamy and flavorful, and I wished I had been given a large bowl. The croquettes were also excellent, with a light, crispy outer coating and silky goat …
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…escalation compared to the major equities indexes over the same period. My first growth clarets, Sassacaia, Grange Hermitage, " La La's"...the whole lot.... are now officially fair game on the open wine markets; and isn't it a shame I will miss tasting those wines? It's a sad development with a serious silver lining.
I don't need the money; that's not why I am putting these wines out to auction, consignment, and up for private sale. I will reinvest …
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