Deep red.
Vinturi - integrated, deep nose of (slightly candied) black raspberry/cherry, earth/hazelnut liqueur.
Nice textural sweetness that is countered by fine acid/tannin synergy. Intensely flavored, but never heavy. Flows very nicely, and has surprising length. I'm not sure what this should really sell for, but this may be the stupidest value in refined wine I've ever seen. RFG.
$12. Satisfying action even for serious winos.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Gardies "Les Milleres" Cotes du Roussillon Villages 2006
Purple/red.
Vinturi - aromas of shoe polish, saucy black raspberry, earth, citrus and herbs.
Round, plush entry. Fairly strong acidity and moderate tannin gradually assert themselves. Nothing remotely brutal, though, as this retains a textural sweetness throughout. Very satisfying, soulful stuff and another wine that will benefit from 2-4 more years in the bottle.
$24 from Doug at Feast. This must be mostly Grenache.
Vinturi - aromas of shoe polish, saucy black raspberry, earth, citrus and herbs.
Round, plush entry. Fairly strong acidity and moderate tannin gradually assert themselves. Nothing remotely brutal, though, as this retains a textural sweetness throughout. Very satisfying, soulful stuff and another wine that will benefit from 2-4 more years in the bottle.
$24 from Doug at Feast. This must be mostly Grenache.
Algueira, Ribeira Sacra 2006
Very deep red.
Vinturi - black cherry, earth/nut, savory meat sauce nose.
Intense entry - strawberry and earth flavors have good depth/plushness. Strong acidity really forces the salivary glands into action. Lean from the mid-palate on. Herbs on the finish. Worth cellaring for a few more years. Good winery - I think this is the third vintage I've tasted and all have been very good or better.
$25. 100% Mencia.
Vinturi - black cherry, earth/nut, savory meat sauce nose.
Intense entry - strawberry and earth flavors have good depth/plushness. Strong acidity really forces the salivary glands into action. Lean from the mid-palate on. Herbs on the finish. Worth cellaring for a few more years. Good winery - I think this is the third vintage I've tasted and all have been very good or better.
$25. 100% Mencia.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Anselmet, Petit Rouge, Vallee d'Aoste 2008
Pale, vibrant red.
Vinturi - discreet aromas of pepper, earth/lentil and red cherry/raspberry. Subtle, very attractive cinnamon note shows late as does a floral element. PFG.
Light-bodied with pepper and spice entry. Flavors increase in intensity through the finish, where all aromatic notes repeat in the mouth. Strong acidity cuts across the mouth. This smells, tastes/feels almost like a white (yes, another GV comparison). Leather shows up late. Interesting stuff.
$25? Gift from Laura Williamson. Petit Rouge is apparently a variety native to this area in NW Italy.
Vinturi - discreet aromas of pepper, earth/lentil and red cherry/raspberry. Subtle, very attractive cinnamon note shows late as does a floral element. PFG.
Light-bodied with pepper and spice entry. Flavors increase in intensity through the finish, where all aromatic notes repeat in the mouth. Strong acidity cuts across the mouth. This smells, tastes/feels almost like a white (yes, another GV comparison). Leather shows up late. Interesting stuff.
$25? Gift from Laura Williamson. Petit Rouge is apparently a variety native to this area in NW Italy.
Terenzuola "Montesagna" Vermentino, Colli di Luni 2008
Straw/light yellow.
Aromas of ripe pear, apple, nut.
Fairly intense pepper character right off the bat, similar to Gruner Veltliner. Has fully ripened pear and citrus flesh flavors too. Nice juxtaposition - sweet/spicy - with mineral chew coating all the teeth. Fun, interesting, refreshing stuff. Very easy to guzzle.
$20 from Doug at Feast. Synthetic cork = drink now.
Aromas of ripe pear, apple, nut.
Fairly intense pepper character right off the bat, similar to Gruner Veltliner. Has fully ripened pear and citrus flesh flavors too. Nice juxtaposition - sweet/spicy - with mineral chew coating all the teeth. Fun, interesting, refreshing stuff. Very easy to guzzle.
$20 from Doug at Feast. Synthetic cork = drink now.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Domaine de Pallus "Pensees de Pallus" Chinon 2007
Deep red.
Vinturi - red pepper, toasted nut, rose, red cherry and earth nose.
Round, gentle (initially) middle-weight. Lacks the depth of the 2006, but purists may well like this version better. Again, very intelligent use of oak here. Lively, with fairly strong acidity driving tannin into the finish. Simple roast chicken would be a good bet here. Drink over the next 4-6 years.
$25 from Doug at Feast. The Wine Loft in Flagstaff had the 2006 back in February. 100% Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley of France.
Vinturi - red pepper, toasted nut, rose, red cherry and earth nose.
Round, gentle (initially) middle-weight. Lacks the depth of the 2006, but purists may well like this version better. Again, very intelligent use of oak here. Lively, with fairly strong acidity driving tannin into the finish. Simple roast chicken would be a good bet here. Drink over the next 4-6 years.
$25 from Doug at Feast. The Wine Loft in Flagstaff had the 2006 back in February. 100% Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley of France.
La Playa "Loud River, Roaring Red" Colchagua Valley (Chile) 2005
Purple/red.
Vinturi - toast/tar/hazelnut, deep black fruit and herb nose. Nicely integrated. Hints of leather and game, too.
Round, plush and mouth-filling. Very good concentration with moderate acid/tannin synergy adding firmness in the finish. This is remarkably good and interesting at this ridiculous price. And it has bottle age.
$11 from Doug at Feast. Tin-lined screwcap. 50% Petit Verdot, 40% Carmenere, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vinturi - toast/tar/hazelnut, deep black fruit and herb nose. Nicely integrated. Hints of leather and game, too.
Round, plush and mouth-filling. Very good concentration with moderate acid/tannin synergy adding firmness in the finish. This is remarkably good and interesting at this ridiculous price. And it has bottle age.
$11 from Doug at Feast. Tin-lined screwcap. 50% Petit Verdot, 40% Carmenere, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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