I must say
Thanksgiving of 2012 was peaceful and enjoyable. No stress as I prepared the
Thanksgiving feast, it was presented almost on time with no glitches and it was
gone in a blink and a nod. I had anticipated
a pairing for each course but it simply did not happen. Not a single
person who graced my table was interested in the taste of wine with their
meal. I will not bore you with the
details here but may entertain the idea of reviewing each after I have the
opportunity to uncork and enjoy at a later date.
After I was able to
pull myself from the turkey coma I had so willingly slipped into on
Thanksgiving, two days after I found myself with the opportunity to gaze
admiringly at a glass of Chateau Le Pin Pomerol 99. Admittedly a surprise
offering and I was not disappointed. Its
origin is from Bordeaux France, it is limited to around 5000-6000 bottles
produced each year. It is in a word... Wonderful. Cherry, more mocha than chocolate, with fruity
notes.It certainly is full bodied with a number of complex layers that make it
one of the top 5 wines I have been fortunate to enjoy over the past 40 years.
If you ever come across someone opening a bottle and willing to part with a
taste I encourage you not to hesitate.
... Marcus Padulchick
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