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Lagrein, when made by one of the top producers (Gries, Hofstatter, Terlan, etc) can age for MANY years given its acidity. Have had a few in the 80s from good vintages and they hold up very well, softer tanins, along with more pronounced minerality. This is one of Italy's least know gems in the North.

It may not be permanent, but my head was not happy this morning.  The Clos Martinet was great and I think I'll be very happy with the trade we made.  Do you think there is any problem if I don't open if for a year or so?  By the time we got to the Clarendon Hills Old Vines I was well lubricated but it is great (when this wine was put on the table I think that several of folks said that they had been thinking of bringing some and decided not to.  I'm glad Alex did bring it.)

Thanks for a great evening, the food was great.  I certainly hope the staff that was still around when we left had a good time with the wine that was left.

What are the most interesting in the area. Please don't put Vertical Cab lists as interesting. I mean well thought out in depth or eclectic lists that show depth of knowledge....

Thanks for the plug Joe!