Updated list and a vintage chart. Some of those 1988 Chiantis are still in the "Hold" stage.... Big Hockey doings at the X, so best to avoid that end of hte Saintly City. The US/Russia game starts at 6, so things should be back to "navigable" by 6:15. Post game is anyone's guess. My route is E. River Rd to Shepard/Warner to Jackson/?? 7th st. exit off of 94 is even more convenient if 94 is moving. ----- Forwarded message from "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)ME.UMN.EDU> ----- Greetings, Looks like this didn't go out on Monday as planned. C J ----- Forwarded message from "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu> ----- Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 16:58:47 -0500 From: "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu> To: wine(a)thebarn.com Subject: Sangiovese at Trattoria Da Vinci User-Agent: Mutt/1.5.4i Lots of good food, wine at Corner Table. This week, it's Sangiovese from Chianti and most anywhere else at at Tratoria Da Vinci Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Trattoria da Vinci 400 Sibley St., St. P, 55101 651 222-4050 Lori Bob Betsy Warren, Ruth, Ruth's Brother. Jim Any others would be just guesses... We can do a the Champagne Brunch at Bobino some Sunday if we are interested. Cheers, Jim Vintage Chart Italy : Tuscany Vintage Score Description Drink Rec 2002 75-79* Diluted, unripe; for early drinking. Maremma good though NYR 2001 90 Aromatic, balanced and refined, yet flavorful* Drink or Hold 2000 87 Jammy, rich wines; some overdone and unbalanced Drink or Hold 1999 94 Harmonious, ripe and fruity. Long, fresh finish Drink or Hold 1998 88 Pretty, delicious reds; better than expected. Bolgheri classic in quality Drink or Hold 1997 99 Bold, very ripe, well-structured yet balanced and harmonious Drink or Hold 1996 87 Perfumed reds with fine tannins; some diluted. Bolgheri outstanding Drink or Hold 1995 85 Fruity, well-structured, with lively acidity, long finish Drink or Hold 1994 84 Aromatic, soft-textured and easy to drink Drink or Hold 1993 83 Fresh, clean and perfumed; firm tannins, crisp acidity Drink 1992 77 Very light, very diluted; buy only the best names Drink 1991 81 Delicate, aromatic, fresh wines for early drinking Drink 1990 98 Concentrated, highly extracted, with firm tannins, fresh acidity Drink or Hold 1989 79 Some light, pleasant wines; others very diluted Drink 1988 96 Balanced, with excellent concentration, firm acidity and fine tannins Drink or Hold 1987 82 Variable quality, but some good surprises Drink 1986 86 Slightly lean but solid wines, with good fruit Drink 1985 95 Hot, superripe year; big and rich wines with lots of fruit Drink 1984 75 Light, difficult vintage; most wines insipid Drink 1983 88 Pretty wines, with good intensity and backbone Drink 1982 90 Very ripe fruit, with plenty of tannins; rich, round wines Drink 1981 85 Focused fruit, firm tannins; some exceptional wines Drink 1980 77 Tricky weather for most of vintage; uneven quality; some unripe wines Drink -- ------------------------------ * * Dr. James Lee Ellingson, Adjunct Professor jellings(a)me.umn.edu * * University of Minnesota, tel: 651/645-0753 fax 651 XXX XXXX * * Great Lakes Brewing News, 1569 Laurel Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104 *