Archive for April 11th, 2008

Madeira my dear?

Posted in April 11th, 2008

Cossart Gordon Madeira 5 Years Old Bual nv
This is a rich style of Madeira from the Bual grape, though not as sweet as Malmsey. P&B by the Madeira Wine Company in Funchal 19% $19.99 at Bottle Barn Cossart Gordon

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Perhaps some tannin?

Posted in April 11th, 2008

by Ray in Barolo, Nebbiolo, Piemonte

Paolo Scavino Barolo DOCG 2003
The Scavino wines show a consistent polish. There’s loads of black licorice to smell and the tannins, while definitely present, have some ripeness that soften the hard edges of this youthful wine. There’s also a fair bit of acid providing balance and length. This is all Nebbiolo, vinified in stainless and [...]

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Big Barbera

Posted in April 11th, 2008

by Ray in Alexander Valley, Barbera, California

Seghesio Alexander Valley Barbera 2006
Previous vintages with the broader Sonoma appellation showed the zip of Barbera with a richness to take Barbera beyond it’s workhorse role as a mere foil to fatty food. This latest offering repeats the style. The smell is exuding with oak, like a trip to the woodshed. There is a a [...]

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Spotlight on Allegrini

Posted in April 11th, 2008

by Ray in Corvina, Italy, Valpolicella, Veneto

Allegrini Valpolicella DOC 2006
This wine has been consistently clean and refreshingly full of acidity, though in previous vintages it was labeled as being only from the Classico district. 60% Corvina, 35% Rondinella and 5% Molinara. Estate bottled in Fumane di Valpolicella 13% $14.95 in the spring of ‘08 and up $3 to $17.99 in [...]

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