Wine Tasting Notes - page 9
What I have been drinking. What I have been thinking.
Wine reviews and tasting notes
Franz Haas "Manna" 2018
Blend of Riesling / Chardonnay / Sauvignon blanc / Gewürztraminer
Complex, sapid, mineral. Tomato leaf, tinned pineapple, rose, lychees.
Cavit "Muller Thurgau Dolomiti IGT" NV
100% Muller Thurgau
Fragrant, fresh and mineral. Bread, bitter almond, citrus fruit, green apple.
Podere Le Boncie "5" 2018
Blend of Sangiovese / Mammolo / Foglia Tonda / Colorino
Evolved and elegant. Leather, wet stone, graphite.
Penfolds "Koonunga Hill" 2014
Syrah (Shiraz) / Cabernet Sauvignon
Spicy, juicy and warm. Cassis, dried petals, leather and underwood.
Domaine Le Facteur "Le Facteur Su'l Velo" 2019
100% Chenin blanc
Vibrant and bright. Citrusy, honey suckle, mint.
Ariousios "Assyrtiko" 2017
100% Assyrtiko
Round and warm. Dried apricot, quince jam, cloves, walnuts, raisins.
Ricci Curbastro "Pinot Noir Sebino IGT" 2012
100% Pinot noir
Fresh with soft tannins. Raspberry, leather, graphite, vanilla.
La Casella "Vino Nobile di Montepulciano" 2015
Blend of Sangiovese / Colorino / Carnaiolo
Warm with soft tannins. Cherries, licorice, graphite, mushroom.
Usiglian del Vescovo "Milleeottantatre" 2011
100% Petit Verdot
Deep and elegant, complex. Dried violet, leather, underwood and graphite. Sapid, umami.
Gerovassiliou "Lefkos Oinos" 2014
Assyrtiko / Malagousia
Intense and round. Rubber, quince, lemon tart.
Castello Bonomi "Franciacorta Brut DOCG “CruPerdu”" 2009
Chardonnay / Pinot noir
Elegant, complex. Apricot, short pastry, vanilla ice cream.
Passionate Wine "Via Revolucionaria Piel" 2016
100% Sauvignon blanc
Intriguing, sapid. Mineral and apricot.
Passionate Wine "Montesco Punta Negra" 2011
Pinot noir / Sémillon
Very elegant, evolved. Berries, coffee, chocolate.
Passionate Wine "Montesco - Agua de Roca" 2019
100% Sauvignon blanc
Firm, fresh, mineral. It promises a great evolution!
Passionate Wine "Semillón Hulk Inéditos" 2012
100% Sémillon
Unorthodox, powerful. Preserved lemon, green olive.
Passionate Wine "Torrontés Brutal " 2018
100% Torrontés
Aromatic, vibrant. Floral, tropical notes and smokyness.
Octaviano "Chardonnay Reserva" 2018
100% Chardonnay
Fresh and easy to drink. Apple and herbaceous notes.
Rutini Estate "Trumpeter Torrontés Reserva" 2013
100% Torrontés
Complex, aromatic, sapid. Green olive, cheese, honey suckle, orange blossom, dill.
La Mascota "Cabernet Sauvignon" 2016
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Very pleasant. Berry jam, graphite, dark chocolate.
Ken Wright Cellars "Pinot noir willamette valley" 2015
100% Pinot noir
Vibrant, elegant and umami. Raspberry, mushroom, graphite.
Chateau D’Issan "Grande Cru Classé" 2000
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
Complex and structured. Cooked blueberry, tarragon, underwood, leather, cigar box…
Zolla "Malvasia Nera Salento IGP" 2017
100% Malvasia Nera
Elegant and smooth. Dark fruit, licorice and eucalyptus.
Castello della Paneretta "Terrine" 2009
Sangiovese / Canaiolo
Elegant and complex. Tapenade, coffee, leather and cigar box.
BlankBottle "Master of None" 2017
Blend of Grenache Noir / Cinsault / Pinot noir / Syrah (Shiraz) / Roussanne
Elegant and easy to drink. Intriguing, unexpected nose.