Krankl-mania

 SQN tasting line up from this evening. No detailed notes, but a helluva lot of fun. Bree Basham is the chair of our wine group and she's a Krankl fan. Superbly crafted wines as always. The service and the food at Dressler's Metropolitan, where our tasting group meets, is top notch.

Testa del Cherubi = Face of an Angel?

2011 PdB Asili and 2011 PdB Rabaja

 

Just brief impressions on these, enjoyed side by side. Both were decanted for aeration about an hour in advance. 

2011 Asili needs a bit more time to develop its famously ethereal tertiary complexity. Tannins are resolved, but the best is yet to come.

2011 Rabaja is in a fine stage of early drinkability. Opened up lusciously. Tannins have resolved and this is a seamless beauty. No harm in drinking one now, but this should evolve beautifully over the next decade. 

Looking forward to the 20 year report from @"Philippe Richer" in 2031 😊