2017 Domaine Michel Gros Vosne Romanee Clos des Reas 1er Cru farniente There is good vibrancy to

There is good vibrancy to the barely medium weight (though by no means dilute) flavors that possess fine delineation that carries over to the appealingly textured if youthfully austere

dense and layered

A Kentucky straight bourbon with plenty of rye at its core

the 2016 Pinot Noir La Rinconada Vineyard reveals a medium ruby/translucent color as well as complex notes of dried cherries

2017 Domaine Michel Gros Vosne Romanee Clos des Reas 1er Cru farniente There is good vibrancy to89 92 Burghound There is just enough reduction to hide all but the much more subtle wood and spice wisps. The round, delicious and velvet textured middle weight flavors retain a lovely sense of detail and energy, all wrapped in a refined and again youthfully austere finish.