2002 Josmeyer Le Dragon Riesling, Alsace
I’m pleasantly taken by the lemony and slutty lushness that this bottle had imbibed on me. Easy drinking with just the sufficient acidity, mineral and crispness. I like the wine’s sensuously-plump ripeness without it being overly daring nor needing to be overly cerebral. This would have been a Scarlett Johanssen to Trimbach CFE’s Natalie Portman. B+
2002 Bethel Heights Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Purchased on release and holding on quite nicely since then. Bright in acidity, definitely ripe but not tasting over-the-top with both fruit and alcohol. I have one more bottle that I’ll try and keep for the 10-year mark. It’s a nice food drink. B
