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The Pelissero shipment arrived today! A couple of weeks ago, Giorgio was in to show me his wines. Yes, you will regularly find wine makers from Italy, France, Spain, Argentina, as well as America, at the counter, afternoons at 94. Usually, they are quite friendly and happy to talk about their beautiful wines with everyone in attendance. You should consider stopping by. It's always a party!

Giorgio had such a lovely lineup, it was hard to choose, but choices were made indeed and I just finished putting them on the next wine list to be printed. There are some really good values in this line up. Watch for them.

Pelisserio Barbera d'Alba, 2005 "Piani" $38 "Good masculine structure shows better than the average Barbera. Enjoyed the depth on the finish"
Pelissero Langhe, 2004, "Long Now" $76 "A dark and powerful example from this region" 50/50 Nebbiolo/Barbera
Pelissero Barbaresco, 2003 "Vanotu" $124 "The nose was almost pretty... but that's not the correct word for this masculine example of gorgeous fruit/structure/power. This wine truly speaks to you. All you have to do is sip and listen..."

Jarred came in a few days later with some bottles to tease me with. Ha! I'm a sucker for a Brunello every time! Vasco Sassetti's are lovely to behold. Those of you that chat with me regularly at the counter, know about the visual components of my palate. It seems to entertain everyone. I'm deadly serious! In the case of Brunellos, I always visualize them as women. They are powerful; divas. Enticing, exciting, voluptuous, sirens of the night...
2001 - It takes these wines a few years to mature. This young lady has just reached her maturity and the beginnings of her power, over all who behold her, have just begun. She has a little attitude! She knows who she is. You might want to meet this lady...
1997 - Oh, the lady is divine. This is a most splendid example of ripe womanhood. She knows exactly what she's doing. Close your eyes and let her hold you...
Hey, I'm great fun to taste wine with! LOL Chef!