99 Rheingau BA and 85 Barbaresco

1999 Freiherr Heyl zu Herrnsheim, Pettenthal Riesling Beerenauslese;
Golden colour, a bit closed, botrytis, honney and hints of figs. Thick consitency, fresh riesling grapes, good acidity, fresh, , then apricots, some bitter tones in the finish, long finish. Quite complex. 92


1997 Beaulieau Vineyard, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon;
Ruby red, fresh, nice cab, blackcurrants, coffe and cigars. Rpe tannins, almost gone, a bit tired acidity, ok finish. 75


1985 Valfieri Barbaresco;
Light ruby, brown rim. Very floral, lots of anis and sweeter liquorice. Tannins are mature and almost gone, ok acidity, not the most complex, but fresh and ok finish. 83