uncle vals botanical gin.  very oily. overly piney. astringent. cucumber water. lime on the nose.

botanist gin. sweet subtle smooth.  lacks punch but highly drinkable.

kokuryu junmai ginjo
"black dragon"
junmai minerality
and clean purity
but strong and deep flavors
caramel and sea salt
apples ripened to the edge
underlying notes of cherry
beautiful experience at slightly below room temperature

justin obtuse californian port with cabernet sauvignon - 2010
blackberry jam and cassis nose
follows right onto palate
not too syrupy
clean fruit
softer than standard ruby ports
but lacks the burnt caramel and savory components of tawny
pleasant but too simple

Koshi no Kanbai "Tokusen" vanishing point

ginjo sake

at chilled temperatures - subdued - like pure mineral spring water

opens up dramatically at room temperature

elegant white fruit nose

on the tongue, the liquid seems to separate into two layers

one, effervescent and slightly oily, rendering everything

extremely smooth like swallowing a thick cloud

which hides the other layer of liquid

 crisp, clean

with a slight savory character

and vegetable bitterness

the alcoholic effect enters twice

amazing

2012 yohan Lardy Beaujolais cru moulin a vent

Strong nose of fresh cherries, roses and violets

Plum arrival

Luscious 

Almonds 

Smoke

Hazelnut

Some chalk

Mostly pure 

Anthithilia 2012 - cattaratto _ Ansonica

high acidity

immense old world complexity

dried soil

sherry savoriness

long finish

remarkable white wine from sicily
Astoundingly low price

Ben Rye 2011

darker cousin of Sauternes

not too heavy or sticky

just layers of clear fruits

pure

acidity not strongly apparent

good with pineapple dessert 

Cheron Crozes-Hermitage la couteau de la baume 2011
white pepper
cloves
potpourri
sweet vanilla

after one day,
much greater complexity
strong olive notes
the old world emerges from its debris