A blend of 2009 and 2010. Lovely, deep, pomegranate aromas; sweet and ripe but with lovely tannins and a general sense of vivacity. Excellent.
2010 Conrad Fürst & Söhne Pod Stolpom - Slovenia, Podravje, Jeruzalem-Ormoz (12/27/2011)
Šipon (aka Furmint), Sauvignon blanc and Pinot blanc. Under Stelvin. A really nice, fresh white; unoaked but with a distinct and attractive if vague red spiciness to the aroma. Very mineral and citric. Lively, refreshing, acidic yet with a lingering richness to the steeliness. Very enjoyable.
2008 Jean-Philippe Fichet Bourgogne Blanc Vieilles Vignes - France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc (12/23/2011)
13,5% abv. "Forty-year-old vines in a parcel across the road from Meursault-Charmes, this wine has more Meursault character than the vast majority of Meursault villages wines." This is a quote I see on almost every web page dealing with Fichet - if anyone knows the original source, I would be happy to hear of it! Toast and a touch of bitterness from the oak, citrus and pineapple on the fruit end of the scent; and a good deal of steeliness and some butter. Crisp but rich palate, a nice balance of raciness and freshness. Yes, this is complex for a Bourgogne blanc, but I still don't understand the adulation of the unsourced quote.
2009 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Bourgogne - France, Burgundy, Bourgogne (12/22/2011)
12% abv. A wonderful aroma of bright red fruit and sorrel. It had a bit of oak aromas, but these cleared with air. Pleasant bite and sweet, sexy Pinosity; shows no overripeness. Very nice. Ideally would rest a couple years more but it was fun now, too.