Daily Archives: July 10, 2010

Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2006

Posted on July 10, 2010 by RJ

Allegrini, Veronese IGT, Palazzo Della Torre 2006 The nose features fruit of a New World character with the complexity of fresh berries and those of a more raisined nature. In the mouth this wine is supple, featuring ripe tannins and … Continue reading →

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Masi Amarone Costasera 2006

Posted on July 10, 2010 by RJ

Masi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Costasera 2006 The fruit shows both a fresh and a lightly-stewed and evolved, complex character in the nose. In the mouth the texture is velvety, with almost a sweet appearance to the fruit. Like the … Continue reading →

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New and Old World Gewurztraminer

Posted on July 10, 2010 by RJ

This flight features two very different incarnations of this grape; both well-done yet very different. Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Alsace, Gewurztraminer 2008 The nose features roses galore, a spicy floral production with honey and tropical fruit in the mix as well. … Continue reading →

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Little Vineyards Petite Sirah

Posted on July 10, 2010 by RJ

Little Vineyards, Sonoma Valley, Petite Sirah 2007 The nose smells sweetly of oak and jammy black fruits. In the mouth you’ll find a significant expression of tannin as is often the case with Petite with lots of black fruit to … Continue reading →

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