Reviews

Aromas and flavors of cherry, strawberry, rose, wet hay and white pepper combine with a firm structure and vibrant acidity in this expressive, complex red, which is harmonious and long on the fruit- and savory-tinged aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2043. 2,100 cases made, 600 cases imported. Source : 824cae38336c06dd8c9808533d76af65

The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for October 21, 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) …

Lithe and lively, with an appealing juiciness to its flavors of nectarine, salted almond, white blossoms and pickled ginger as they ride the finely textured bead. Xarel-lo, Macabeu and Parellada. Drink now. 2,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. Source : eb928957c1eec67a53fe1ba25e3aa85a

Vibrant and snappy, offering layered cherry and cranberry flavors laced with dusky spice, forest floor and rose petal flavors that build toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2033. 21,125 cases made. Source : a6a111d30c6924cfa9f25861f396b4f9

Located near Castellina in Chianti, the 220 ha Bibbiano estate dates back to the 11th century, although the Marzi family began its ownership in the mid 19th century.  After WWII, Pier Tomaso Marzi and his son-in-law Alfredo Marrocchesi renovated the estate with the assistance of famed enologist Giulio Gambelli who made the wines until the turn of the century.  Today, …

A fragrant white, with anise and slate notes on the nose accenting flavors of apricot and yellow plum fruit, pink grapefruit zest and green almond. Mouthwatering through the creamy finish. Grechetto, Procanico, Malvasia, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now. 20,000 cases made, 1,800 cases imported. Source : 8a0bdfb1cc48a3885878ed0cb3957591

Here’s a new Albarino at Costco and boy are we glad we scooped this one up. This is perhaps the best Albarino we’ve ever bought at Costco (and a top pick even elsewhere). Costco’s price is only $11.99, which is fantastic for these Rias Baixas whites that seem to just keep going up in price. … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2022-ethereo-albarino-rias-baixas/

An easy-drinking red, with light tannins and a well-spiced mix of ripe cherry and plum fruit accented by licorice, dried thyme and iron notes. Tempranillo and Garnacha. Drink now. 58,000 cases made, 10,000 cases imported. Source : 33f640fe852477b9ad6bcb10fbdc3fa9

This white is as fresh and clean as a mountain stream. Peach, white flower, sage and stony mineral flavors ride a wave of vibrant acidity to the long, salty finish. Drink now through 2029. 1,700 cases made, 800 cases imported. Source : 999640396e8287db3c9f15a9a3fa9e37

The post Prosecco, Large and Small (Postcard from Asolo Prosecco, Part 3) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. [ This is Part 3 of a series detailing my media jaunt to Italy’s Asolo Prosecco Superiore. Check out Part 1 and Part 2). ] The Asolo Prosecco Superiore region offers some interesting contrasts, perhaps none so obvious as that between the …

This white is as fresh and clean as a mountain stream. Peach, white flower, sage and stony mineral flavors ride a wave of vibrant acidity to the long, salty finish. Drink now through 2029. 1,700 cases made, 800 cases imported. Source : 14740dc59d871c1192bf46756d528085

Savory aromas of roasted herbs, molasses and olive suggest a rich and muscular red, yet the palate is svelte and refined in feel, with a juicy plum and cherry core. A fine bead of minerally acidity lifts everything onto the smooth finish, culminating with a spicy floral note. Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2036. 8,000 cases made, 5,000 …

Crisp pear and lemon-lime flavors are sleek and seamless on a juicy frame, with green notes of lemongrass, lemon verbena and sweetgrass. Drink now. 17,573 cases made. Source : 75d7c3889aa63ce92901bf0cb2ef9089

Ever since Mionetto imported Prosecco to the US at the turn of the century, wine journalists have been writing about this inexpensive, charming sparkling beverage. Indeed, there has been much to write about beginning with the spectacular rise worldwide in Prosecco sales. Then there was the radical change in legislation in 2009 that greatly enlarged the area within the Prosecco …

Generous and plump, with plenty of plum, blackberry and blueberry flavors that are ripe and fleshy, backed by lingering accents of star anise, licorice, cardamom, toast and cedar, plus a hint of black olive. Drink now. 50,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. Source : f89c843e14ea1bf6a9f478031098b9f8

Just a few weeks ago we reviewed the Cune Albarino and mentioned in that post how much we enjoyed the red wines from Cune. And then our latest trip to Costco, we found this one, and as a bonus it’s a Gran Reserva. Can’t beat that, and for $20, which is a fantastic price for … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2017-cune-gran-reserva-rioja/

The Russian River Pinot Noir from Kirkland is a bottle we look forward to tasting every year, and we’ve seen varied quality since its introduction all the way back to the 2014 vintage. An important part that is consistent is the price, once again staying at $11.99, which is just crazy for fruit from this … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2023-kirkland-signature-russian-river-pinot-noir/

A rich hint of grilled nuts is well-meshed with flavors of poached apricot and white cherry in this elegant sparkler, backed by lively acidity. The creamy mousse carries notes of tangerine peel, grated ginger and honey on the finish. Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. Drink now. 10,000 cases imported. Source : 674ed557ffe07311fc9abbad339235b2

A waft of roasted nut on the nose enriches the palate’s lively range of steeped apricot, Mandarin orange peel, pastry cream and chamomile notes. Racy acidity gives the complex profile fine definition and carries this on the well-spiced finish. Drink now through 2033. 12,800 cases imported. Source : 0055be80a17aa4dc510aa90591dffeb1

A lovely, smooth and sleek mix of flavors — strawberry preserves, Maraschino cherry and spices — show accents of clove, toast, milk chocolate and dried herbs, with a hint of blood orange on the fresh, juicy finish. Drink now. 20,000 cases made, 1,176 cases imported. Source : c68e66acbebee2c8b7cff86494c8e640