2002 Banfi Cum Laude

This was a generally excellent wine. The wine was a blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. While the blend had the possiblity of being either overbearing, or thin and acidic it was neither. The balance was right in the middle, with good concentration and balanced acids. The tannins of the wine were moderate to low, making the wine well suited to drinking young, and the italian food that we drank with it. We drank it off a wine list at Riccarrdi's (an excellent restaurant here in Dallas), and it paired with nearly all of our foods. It was a bit difficult with a cream sauce, but with Osso Bucco and a truffle sauced tenderloin it was masterful. Silver, but pushing gold.

We actually walked to a nearby store and picked up a bottle for posterity.

Strange and Happy Moments -

I just got an e-mail from Kistler vineyards notifing me that I have been added to their mailing list. While it took quite a while, I have to admit it is surprisingly gratifing to be part of the "club" that can purchase these gems directly. Now if I can only get on Turley's list, which has a waiting list for the mailing list. How's that for popularity.