Thursday, May 13, 2010
Someone Gets the Joke
I had dinner with Christian Moeuix one night. He said that he doesn't think it's possible to grow great Merlot in Napa Valley. He ought to know, right? He didn't say anything about Italy. I think this is one of the best Merlot wines in the world and this is the best price in the world.
From the excellent movie Sideways.
Jack: 'If they want to drink Merlot, we're drinking Merlot.'
Miles: 'No. If anyone orders Merlot, I'm leaving. I am NOT drinking any f***ing Merlot!'
Miles: 'No. If anyone orders Merlot, I'm leaving. I am NOT drinking any f***ing Merlot!'
And the movie ended with Miles drinking '61 Cheval Blanc out of a paper cup. It usually has around 50% Merlot in the final blend.
2006 Petrolo Galatrona
Suggested Retail: $125/btl
Grapes Sale Price: $79/btl (SAVE 37%!)
WA 96
"The estate’s 2004 Galatrona (100% Merlot) is a stunner. Dark ruby in hue, it is wonderfully alive, bursting from the glass with an irresistible array of tobacco, smoke, dark cherries, tobacco, menthol, spice and roasted coffee bean nuances that are delicately interwoven in its silky-textured frame. This gorgeous effort is hard to resist today, yet its superb length and finessed tannins indicate it is built to age gracefully. While not inexpensive, Petrolo’s Galatrona offers terrific relative value in today’s marketplace. It is not to be missed. Readers who want to experience the sheer pleasure Galatrona can provide should check out the 2000, which is drinking beautifully now, Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019." Antonio Galloni
