All-Clad's Initiation

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AmByth's '07 Nebbiolo (Glenrose Vineyard, Paso Robles)

This wine needs to breathe. Pour a glass then cork and wait a day or two to revisit. It's a completely different wine. My day two notes follow:

Nose: cherry liqueur, musk/perfume/floral, ripe raspberries and strawberries, hint of vanilla

Palate: Soft tannin, approachable alcohol, surprisingly pleasant acidity, more fruit than a traditional Piedmont nebbiolo or Barolo, but sometimes that's okay

Finish: a bit glycerol and sticky, blackberry preserve and chalk, the minerality offsets the fruit

When I bought this wine in Paso Robles last August, I had no idea it would be this good. The purchase was more of an educational experiment, as I'm quite fond of Barolos. I find AmByth's expression of nebbiolo to be impressive - definitely of a "new world" nature - but well made nonetheless. If you encounter this wine, all I ask is that you give it time to open up. It will soar with exposure to oxygen over time. Promise :)

Learn more about AmByth wines:

http://www.ambythestate.com/about_us.php

Nephews in the Snow and Sand!

Happy New Year!

*I fell asleep on the couch at ten last night, like a grandma after one glass of wine. Hot.

*With all respect to grandmas

Best Gift

(aside from my Hi-Times gift card, thanks Alli and Cam!)

All-Clad® 12" (a.k.a. footlong!) Covered Skillet

Currently on SALE for $89.95 (normally $180.00)

http://www.surlatable.com/product/all-clad+covered+skillet.do?keyword=frying+pan&sortby=ourPicks