Marchesi Antinori
Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato Bolgheri Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013
GUADOAL TASSO BRUCIATO 2013 TOSCANA, CAB 20% MERLOT 15% SYRAH Guado a Tasso estate owned by italian super power Antinori 50 miles SW of Florence in Bolgheri by the sea. Bolgheri became known for being the birthplace of Super Tuscans (wines using mainly international varietal like cabernet sauvignon ,merlot, cab franc and syrah )about 50 yrs ago when the benchmark SASSICAIA was first created. Since then the area has been growing immensely producing some great expensive wines( Sassicaia, Ornellaia , Masseto) but also some affordable easy drinking ones like BRUCIATO that encloses softness of the smell of the breeze that touches Bolgheri and its hills is expressed in the glass with a deep ruby red and hints of cherry, blackberry and sweet spices. In the mouth ,is elegant and cozy ,thanks to a delicate softness , also due to the refinement of 12 months in new oak barrels and nice spice and delicate aromas The nose is dominated by intense notes of ripe red berry fruit and complementary aromas of sweet spices and coffee.Ample and
balanced on the palate,the wine shows silky tannins along with a sweet and spicy finish and aftertaste. — 10 years ago
Kir-Yianni Estate
Ramnista Naoussa Xinomavro 2011
Andrea had this 9 years ago
Domaine Pélaquié
Côtes du Rhône Blanc White Rhone Blend
Rich and well rounded in mouth with a pretty long dry finish. Note of apricot, sage, pineapple. Good price/quality — 10 years ago
Avignonesi
Grandi Annate Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2011
Andrea had this 9 years ago
Shelter Winery
Hans-Bert Espe Und Silke Wolf Baden Spätburgunder 2012
SHELTER SPAETBURGUNDER 2011, BADEN GERMANY Yet another take on Pinot Noir with a german name suggesting that the grape was imported from Burgundy few centuries ago. It did indeed adapt wonderfully to the soils and harsh climates of Germany where also Riesling does extremely well. Lovely,bright red fruit,hint of spices, elegant and refreshing, juicy,good length. Refined red berries(raspberries mainly) Good sharpness,lingering finish.The best part is the palate where after notes vanilla on the nose we find dry,fresh,peppery minerality. Versatile wine pairs with pastas like busiate Trapanese , mushrooms appetizer , pork ragout, and even roasted fish .It could benefit from a slight chill even during cold winter nights — 10 years ago
Andrea de Leonardis
Andrea had this 9 years ago