Deep ruby red, shading to brickish tones at the rim. Intense Nebbbiolo perfume of ripe fruit, flowers, cloves and dark minerals. Plenty of Nebbiolo tannin along with Barbera acidity. Red and black fruits, black licorice and spice. This is wherre Gabriele Scaglione decided to go, and it was a very good choice. Great wine; wish I had more.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Gabriele Scaglione Tutto Dipende du Dove Vuoi Andare Langhe Rosso, 2011
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Domaine les Grands Bois Cuvee Maximilien Cotes du Rhone Villages Cairanne, 2012
Bright crimson. Dark cherries, black currants, violets, anise seed, black minerals, black pepper and licorice. Certainly has a strong black streak that I usually associate with Vacqueyras. 50% Grenache, 35% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah and 5% old vine Carignan (planted in the 1960s). Ripe black fruit on the mid-palate countered by spice and black minerals. Good balance of acid and tannin and a long, savory finish. Special wine; wish I had more.
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Dow;s Fine Ruby Port, NV
Dark ruby red. Cherries, black raspberries, chocolate, a pleasing bit of balsamic. Bold and full bodied. Could match up either with a hearty beef dish or chocolate dessert. Tannic and alcoholic bite that is balanced out by the sweet finish
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Badet Clement Pontificis Pays d'Oc Grenache Syrah Mourvedre, 2019
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
2 Lads Fouch Vineyard Old Mission Peninsula (Michigan), 2017
We taste wine on Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse city at least once every year, and 2 Lads is always on my list of places to visit. The view there, from a hill overlooking the bay, is astounding, and the wines produced there offer a good bit of character. This Fouch Vineyard Riesling is a perfect example.
Sunday, January 22, 2023
The Federalist Mendocino County Zinfandel Aged in Bourbon Barrels, 2017
Very deep and dark. Cherries, black raspberries, caramel and vanilla plus some smoky notes. The ripe berry Zinfandel flavors are front and center, though. And the cool climate of Mendocino adds some welcome acidity.The 15% ABV is barely noticeable.
Domaine Jean Deydier et Fils Les Clefs d'Or Chateauneuf du Pape, 2000
Mature, medium light color. Lifted aromatics. Cherry, menthol, rosemary and thyme. In smell and flavor, the wine is a perfect match for Patricia Wells' Provencal lamb au gratin. Ripe fruit, dried and fresh, and herb-tinged acidity. Classic Chateauneuf at a good stage of maturity.