Cos d'Estournel other_regions The pretty 2011 Barolo Tre

The pretty 2011 Barolo Tre Tine shows elegance

The 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota stands out in this group of nine for the slightly more mineral-driven definition on the bouquet and the bigger textural impact and structure of the mouthfeel

Taylor's was and is always one of my benchmarks for what a Port should taste and smell like

full and sweet flavors that offer a bit more phenolic ripeness and concentration as well as better finishing intensity

As is often the case with this wine

Cos d'Estournel other_regions The pretty 2011 Barolo TreThe 1986 Cos dEstournel replicates the performance from my 30 year on tasting that I conducted a few months back. The bouquet is attractive with mint and juniper berries that grab the attention of the olfactory senses, later accompanied by liquorice and graphite. The palate is understated on the entry but then builds in the mouth with wonderful spice and black pepper infused black fruit that form the foundation of this Cos dEstournel. Sure, it feels