Reviews

[ad_1] Lithe and well-balanced, this mouthwatering white has lively hints of grapefruit zest, milled white pepper and lemon thyme underscoring juicy tangerine, peach skin and lentil notes. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 374f7fc141f9a5beba2d92074089be3a

[ad_1] The snap of fine, crisp tannins provides definition for the fresh mix of plum skin, crushed black raspberry, Mediterranean macchia and a touch of loamy earth on display in this well-knit red. Good length. Drink now through 2035. 3,500 cases made, 1,500 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : bd8b846cf4238f051a89ffdb7a98d080

[ad_1] The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for February 26, 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 …

[ad_1] This rich version offers peach cobbler, apricot and mango flavors. Shows a fresh note of citrus on a juicy frame, with hints of honeycomb, marmalade and a touch of buttery pastry. Drink now. 4,382 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 31ac9058fd990dbb91e21ef1d5effce6

[ad_1] Reveals a meaty, wild game quality that infuses a broad range of red plum and roasted garrigue notes, all supported by black tea tannins. Nicely savory, with cigar box and smoldering spice elements that glide through the lingering finish. Open-knit and beautifully textured, this is pretty and solid. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Drink now through 2035. 2,000 cases …

[ad_1] Winemaker Angela Fronti Established by the Fronti family in the 1980s, the family’s wine was sold in bulk to other wineries until 2009 when winemaker Angela Fronti created the Istine label. The winery’s home is Radda in Chianti, but it also has vineyards in Gaiole. Beginning in 2012, Istine began producing three single vineyard wines—Vigna Istine, Vigna Casanova dell’Aia, …

[ad_1] Lively and light on its feet, this creamy white offers a pretty mix of poached apricot, tangerine, stone and white blossom flavors. Snappy finish. Drink now. 15,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 5f20d5a1874e3d4080ee89e46e12ca3c

[ad_1] A graceful, detailed blend, with supple raspberry and blueberry flavors accented by garrigue, licorice and black pepper. Ends with polished tannins. Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2031. 1,400 cases made. [ad_2] Source : c2803942bb90f453bb127a98acc620bc

[ad_1] This lacy Champagne is honed by racy acidity, which is well-knit to an appealing range of ripe green apple, toast point, pink grapefruit pith and grated ginger flavors. Minerally on the finish, with lasting hints of chalk and saline. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Drink now through 2027. 10,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : aad6da2e10f925c58d38b30cf2d65dbb

[ad_1] Well structured and linear, this red frames a core of black currant and black cherry fruit with accents of toasty oak, sweet spices, tobacco and iron. Refined and harmonious, with the stuffing to develop over the next decade. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025 through 2035. 3,750 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 4d90cbf00d45c37122137c4b31be6139

[ad_1] Steely and precise, with vibrant raspberry and pomegranate flavors that reveal accents of stony mineral, dusky spices and black tea as this gathers verve and tension toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2032. 4,732 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 45db2f893a3f7dd35eb0bf09f5d28a44

[ad_1] This sleek white has orange peel acidity winding through it, working in tandem with an underpinning of salty minerality to form a bright frame for ripe melon, quince paste, blanched almond, floral and lychee notes. Fresh and elegant. Friulano and Ribolla Gialla. Drink now through 2027. 2,050 cases made, 750 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 49fe2275f7991b136a8d360b109cc870

[ad_1] The post Postcard From Sannio, Part 2: Aglianico del Taburno appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. This is part two of a three-part series covering my media jaunt last year to Sannio, in Italy’s southern region of Campania. For part one, we focused on the region’s signature white (Falanghina). Today, we’re going to highlight Sannio’s signature red, Aglianico del …

[ad_1] Misha Dolidze, Winemaker Founded in 2014, Marani Casreli is located in Village Vachnadziani on the right bank of the Alazani River not far from Telavi, Georgia’s “Napa”. Casreli has 8 ha of vineyards and grows all its own fruit using organic practices.  All wines are fermented and matured in qvevri.  It is a project of five physicians under the …

[ad_1] A straightforward Cabernet, with appealing blackberry, coffee bean and toasty mocha flavors that finish with lively tannins. Drink now through 2030. 20,000 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 26bfa9f65eec8e545ff05167c906b3d6

[ad_1] Reveals a slight hint of reduction, with Matchstick, smoke and mineral flavors shading a core of lemon and apple elements. Brisk and delineated, this is balanced, with a kiss of oak peeking through on the prolonged finish. Drink now through 2028. 4,250 cases made, 850 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 2ea5f7df999a11a813204b49957edfaf

[ad_1] A distinctive, off-dry white, with an intriguing mix of persimmon, honey water and perfumed floral notes set against zingy acidity and green tea accents. Shows a smoky, herbal thread that weaves through, while the inner density builds. Reveals hints of marzipan and white pepper on the finessed finish. Searing now, this needs time to fully harmonize. Best from 2025 …

[ad_1] This red straddles the line between power and elegance, featuring delicate flavors of strawberry, cherry and rose hip, plus notes of earth, tar and iron. Finishes with more power and the grip of refined tannins, offering terrific balance and length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 7,080 cases made, 2,400 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 59ed2b7139c629623a2aea313809db25

[ad_1] We just returned from the 2024 Anteprime Tuscana held in Florence where we tasted the first wines to be labeled using the new UGA (Unità Geografiche Aggiuntive) classification.  In 2021, the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico approved the creation of 11 new regional classifications within Chianti Classico [see large map below]. Given the UGA requirements of a minimum of 30 …

[ad_1] Dark and tangy, with a lush core of blackberry, mulberry and boysenberry fruit flavors, revealing accents of oolong tea leaf and spiced orange peel. Shows taut, fine tannins that impart a tightly meshed feel, but this is silky and balanced overall, opening nicely on the palate and in the glass. Drink now through 2029. 11,500 cases made, 5,000 cases …