On Nov 20, 6:47*am, cwdjrxyz > wrote:
> I have only a few bottles of Lisini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
> 1975 left from nearly a case that I bought shortly after release and
> stored properly. There were no cork or other issues, and the fill was
> still in the low neck. The wine still is deep in color, and only a bit
> of age shows around the rim. There is intense dark fruit in both the
> bouquet and taste with hints of mixed spice. There is still some
> medium tannin. It is very well balanced, and the finish is long. I
> also had some of Lisini's regular 1975. Early on it was more drinkable
> than the riserva, but it was beginning to decline several years ago.
>
> I bought a case of Chateau Petrus 1979 shortly after release, and this
> is the third bottle of it that I have had. The fill still was in the
> lower neck, and there were no cork or other issues. This wine is now
> fully mature, but likely will hold many more years. Many 1979 Bordeaux
> reds were a *little lighter than the better wines from more famous
> years, and some are now past their best. One could hardly find
> anything light about Petrus 1979 compared to most other wines, but it
> is a bit lighter and less complex than the very best Petrus. It is
> dark in color with only little age showing around the rim. There is
> very good balance, and the finish is long. Some medium tannin is still
> present. It is now quite smooth and easy to drink.

Thanks for the notes. I don't often get first hand tasting
impressions of 1975 Brunello or 1979 Bordeaux.