Wine Tasting Notes - page 13
What I have been drinking. What I have been thinking.
Wine reviews and tasting notes
Old Bridge "Grande Reserve, Rare Barrels" 2005
100% Areni Noir
Evolved and rich. Underwood, wax, nail polish.
Sameirás "Blanco" 2014
Blend of Treixadura / Albariño / Godello / Lado / Loureira / Torrontés / Caíño banco
Fresh and moreish. Fennel, bay and cut grass.
Sameirás "1040"
Blend of Treixadura / Albariño / Godello / Lado
Big and structured. White flowers, apple, stone fruit and herbaceous notes.
La Taille aux Loups "Triple Zero" NV
100% Chenin blanc
Intriguing, smoky. Vanilla ice cream, lemon curd.
Vallone "Versante" 2014
100% Negroamaro
Every evening go-to bottle. Red berries, cherries, dried violets.
Wolffer Estate "Perle" 2014
100% Chardonnay
Elegant and rich. Honeysuckle, yeast, peach, pear and cream.
Wolffer Estate "Fatalis Fatum" 2012
Blend of Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc / Petit Verdot
Firm, improves with airing. Herbaceous and smoky.
Tsukinokatsura Heiankyo "Heian Kyo" NV
100% Junmai Daiginjo Rice
Elegant, complex and velvety. Banana, yogurt, cream, soy sauce and coffee.
Dr Loosen "Urziger Wurtzgarten" 1998
100% Riesling Spatlese
Dense and complex. Exotic fruits, mineral.
Brivio "Bianco Rovere" 2015
100% Merlot
Bright, elegant and complex. Citrus fruits, white flowers, vanilla.
Pierluigi Zampaglione "Don Chisciotte" 2010
100% Fiano
Unorthodox, complex, balanced. Nuts, tangerine, apple, hay.
Manaveli "Reserve Ovevri"
100% Rkasiteli
Complex and structured. Apricot, pear, almond paste and dry coconut.
Dirler-Cadé "Spiegel Grand Cru" 2013
100% Riesling
Crisp and vibrant. Citrus and stone fruits, almond paste, marmalade.
Dirler-Cadé "Riesling Belzbrunnen Grand Cru" 2010
100% Riesling
Complex and ample. White peach, pear, lime meringue, honeysuckle, gunflint…
Dirler-Cadé "Kitterlé Grand Cru" 2012
100% Riesling
Complex and elegant. Grapefruit, pineapple, petroleum-like notes…
Dirler-Cadé "Kessler Grand Cru" 2012
100% Riesling
Aromatic, complex, rich. Apricot, crystallised ginger, quince.
Ramos Pintos "Adriano Reserva" NV
Blend of Tinta Roriz / Tinto Cão / Touriga Franca
Elegant and smooth. Cherry and berries, prunes, ethereal notes.