Reviews

The post The Full Monte (Vecchie Terre di Montefili Recent Releases) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. From America to Tuscany’s Chianti makes sense. From Franciacorta to Sangiovese makes… maybe less sense? Thus is the tale of Vecchie Terre di Montefili, a producer situated on the Monte Fili hill in Greve in Chianti, which is a spot that is actually …

Fresh-crushed apple, quince and spice notes have an earthy dimension, with hints of roasted agave and wet soil. There’s beautiful range and just enough plumpness to make this generous, yet it’s held in check by a chalky mineral element and very fine tannins. Toasted almond and salted butter notes move in, with lime-edged acidity cleaning up the finish. Refined and …

The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for September 16, 2024 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) …

We’re back in the cheap seats again, and we found another one that is pretty good, very drinkable, and of course, inexpensive. Just a few posts ago, we highlighted this $5.99 Bordeaux find that we rated 87 points. This Bordeaux Superieur is right in that same ballpark. And once again a good bottle to serve … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2022-les-rives-du-ciron-bordeaux-superieur/

Here’s a new addition to the Pinot Noir aisle, at least around the stores we frequent in the Atlanta area. And we’re really happy we found it. It’s hard to find quality Pinot Noir under $20 but this one hits the mark. We just reviewed the latest vintage of the Four Graces Pinot from Willamette … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2021-oregon-territory-pinot-noir/

The latest version of the Bordeaux boxed set is hitting stores now. We always enjoy seeing what’s offered here as they are usually incredible values. It’s been a little while since we posted about this box. Here is our last write up. We are putting this in the news section as we likely won’t have … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/news-new-grands-vins-de-bordeaux-boxed-wine-set-in-stores/

This expressive red features cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and orange peel aromas and flavors. Mineral and wild herb accents add depth as this cruises to the long finish, offering terrific balance and length. Though impressive now, this should evolve nicely. Best from 2006 through 2042. 5,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. Source : 88dbc9281d6ebf3f201f726d6535bec3

We went into this Costco trip specifically looking to find the new Kirkland Cotes du Rhone Villages that we heard is starting to appear in stores, but came out with one of our most highly anticipated wines of the year. And it did not disappoint. Seeing this bottle arrive in September is really throwing the … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2019-kirkland-signature-series-brunello-di-montalcino/

White Burgundy on a budget. That’s what you get with wines from Saint-Veran. And as an added bonus here we have a bottle from one of our favorite producers, Joseph Drouhin. Saint-Veran is Burgundy’s southernmost appellation and slightly overlaps with the northern part of Beaujolais. Wines from this area are 100% Chardonnay, and as you … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2021-joseph-drouhin-saint-veran-chardonnay/

This supple red is balanced and elegant, with a pleasing juiciness to its flavors of cherry and wild strawberry. A medium-bodied version, offering light, creamy tannins and fragrant accents of dried thyme, lavender and paprika. Corvina, Rondinella and Merlot. Drink now through 2027. 10,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. Source : 44477c352d501f9cdd7d1c93df36523a

Racy and mouthwatering, offering a fragrant overtone of petrol and ripe fruit that transitions to flavors of apple and mandarin orange peel, pineapple and dried mint, plus a touch of lanolin. Shows real drive and mineral character, with a well-spiced and persistent finish. Drink now through 2029. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 2,617 cases made. Source : 9d166722ec4bb4ea65764fe4d4780fd9

The post “The Big, Forgotten Elephant in the Room” (An Encounter with 9diDANTE Vermouth) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. As the saying goes, hell is the absence of reason. But for 9diDANTE founder Alex Ouziel, hell was the absence of quality wine in Vermouth. Ouziel is a 20+ year alcohol industry veteran, originally from Barcelona, who moved to Moscow …

This distinctive red is engagingly aromatic, with tea leaf and spiced berry pastry notes leading to an equally engaging palate, where a trace of river mint runs through the vibrant flavors of fresh cherry and mirabelle plum, while a thread of mineral acidity adds some tension and lengthens the structured finish, echoing back to the core flavors. Drink now through …

Leads with savory undertones and hints of dried strawberry and cardamom before adding a juicy plum core, while subtle floral and herb notes chime in. Offers rich dark chocolate details, with nice persistence and firm but integrated tannins. Drink now through 3036. 4,000 cases made, 1,100 cases imported. Source : 8df41a130cbfeb342adbca74ba62eef7

An attractive, creamy white, with a subtle, salty brioche note infusing its lush core of apple and peach, all driven by orange zest–edged acidity. There’s a mouthwatering savory element on the lasting finish, which is marked by smoke and flint details. Drink now through 2028. 420 cases made, 420 cases imported. Source : 240827933735f2c27aee5af1234efe44

A lively white that shows fine length on the palate, focusing flavors of yellow plum, honeysuckle, apricot and blood orange sorbet. There’s a zesty hint of citrus peel on the lingering, creamy finish. Drink now through 2027. 3,400 cases imported. Source : 9c6ad6e4318550fb3a816469cb71848d

This effusive red displays cherry, raspberry, rose, iron, juniper and hay flavors, underscored by vibrant acidity. Harmonious and supple in texture, with a long aftertaste of red fruit, mineral and floral elements. Best from 2028 through 2049. 7,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported. Source : 95f3788717addf8ff191598bdbc72ce7

Warm toasted brioche notes overlay honeyed citrus and melon in this round, juicy sparkler, which is ample in weight and ripeness, with an energizing beam of zesty acidity offsetting the richness. Notes of salted butter and bitter mineral fleck the mouthwatering close. Drink now. 7,500 cases made, 6,500 cases imported. Source : ef2e528b8db8337435896c47f725aa2d

There’s a zesty edge to this light-bodied, mineral-driven white, with hints of grapefruit peel and milled white pepper accenting the crunchy peach and pineapple fruit, blanched almond and dried white blossom notes. Zippy finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. Source : d8f2a7e546bc48d460e8353b530d953c

The Peterson Family at Harvest Time Winemaker Jamie Peterson grew up in wine country, born in the Santa Cruz Mountains where his father, Fred, was vineyard manager at Mount Eden Winery and later Ridge Vineyards. Later, the family moved to Sonoma County where Jamie joined his father in the vineyards of Sonoma County. In the 1980s, Fred Peterson cleared and …