Tried this ystrday w/a group at John's:
1. Carlisle GrunerVeltliner SteinerVnyd/SonomaMtn/SonomaCnty (14.1%; 100 cs) SantaRosa 2012: Med.gold color; very strong/perfumed GV/spicy/floral/mango/bit peppery slight valve oil bit earthy lovely aromatic nose; lightly tart/green apple strong GV/peppery/spicy/floral/mango slight tangy/metallic/valve oil rich/lush/balanced quite perfumed flavor; very long/lingering bit tart/green apple ratherfloral/mango/peppery/GV rich/balanced slight valve oil finish; developing quite nicely and starting to show some valve oil complexity; will probably develop well for another 4-6 yrs; as good as any Smaargd you can find.
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A wee BloodyPulpit:
1. Mike sets a pretty high bar for Calif GV. Thurs I'll be visiting David & Anna deLaski in LosOlivos and show them Mike's '13 GV. After Carlisle, Solminer is my favorite Calif GV.
Tom