Category Archives: Alto Adige

PB and PG

Posted on October 16, 2008 by RJ

Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Bianco 2007 This wine has been consistently fresh and aromatic and the ’07 is on form. Estate Bottled in Terlano 13% $19.99 at Traverso’s and $15.99 at Bottle Barn  Terlano McManis Family Vineyards, California, … Continue reading →

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Lagrein

Posted on September 16, 2008 by RJ

Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige, Gries, Lagrein, Riserva DOC 2004 This is still a baby with ample structure and notes of tar and earth. There’s a sense in which this reminds me of a young and reductive Northern Rhone Syrah. Let … Continue reading →

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Grigio

Posted on August 19, 2008 by RJ

Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige, Pinot Grigio DOC 2007 The 2006 showed the palpable acidity one would expect. The ’07 is again right-on with fresh fruits and perfume with plenty of acidityBottled in Terlano 13% $19.99 at Traverso’s Terlano

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Riesling and Gewurztraminer differentiated

Posted on June 27, 2008 by RJ

Though often talked about in the same breath, these two grapes are quite dissimiliar. Esterlina Cole Ranch Dry Riesling 2006 Concentrated stone fruit wrapped in acidity – long, great, delicious. P&B in Healdsburg 13.8% $14.99 at Bottle Barn Esterlina Elena … Continue reading →

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Some whites that may surprise!

Posted on January 31, 2008 by RJ

How about Pinot Blanc, Dry Riesling and powerful Gewurztraminer? Cantina Terlano Alto Adige Pinot Bianco DOC 2006 This wine has been consistently fresh and aromatic and it is again. Estate Bottled in Terlano 13% $13.69 at Bottle Barn Terlano Domaine … Continue reading →

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PG 3 Revisited

Posted on January 31, 2008 by RJ

Elena Walch Alto Adige Pinot Grigio DOC 2006 Last time tasted this wine was clean, full of acidity and fruit. The stony minerality is in force on this round as well. P&B in Termeno 13% $14.49 at Bottle Barn Elena … Continue reading →

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The Last of the Summer Rose

Posted on October 8, 2007 by RJ

Cantina Terlano Alto Adige DOC Lagrein Rose 2006 The previous vintage of this wine was crisp and vibrantly fruity. The 2006 is evolved but still tangy and refreshing. Estate Bottled in Terlano 13% $15.99 at Traverso’s Cantina Terlano

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