A couple of short notes on some of this week's wines.
Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Calcaire 2009 - Medium gold. Rich and a little on the heavy side. Quite sweet which makes it a bit difficult to pair with food. Lychee, pomelo and orange rind which gives it a rather bitter edge to the long finish. Good wine.
Raymond Reserve Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2007 - Ripe and plummy. Sour cherry and blueberry. Medium to full bodied. Rather soft and forward. Very dry and well-balanced. Good length. No "wow" but a good, well-made wine.
Castello Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino 2001 - Medium to full bodied, earth, some spice, dried berries, very dry on the palate. Still a bit tannic although the tannins are becoming rather more dusty and fine.Give it another year to soften just a little bit more. Although not too interesting by itself, went perfectly with the roast wild boar.