The colour is deep garnet. On the nose black cherry, plum, tobacco, graphite. In the mouth medium-bodied. The well-integrated tannins provide structure without being aggressive. The acidity keeps the wine balanced and elegant. The aftertaste is long. Continue reading “Château Beychevelle 2012”
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L‘Esquisse
The colour is pale copper, with delicate, very persistent bubbles. On the nose a lively bouquet of white peach, green apple and citrus zest. In the mouth crisp and vibrant. The finish is clean and refreshing, with a lingering saline edge that invites another sip.
L’Esquisse Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs is made with Famille Moussé estate’s younger vines, blending 70% Pinot Meunier and 30% Pinot Noir (with slight variations across vintages, such as 72% Meunier and 28% Pinot Noir in this 2022 base). Continue reading “L‘Esquisse”
Inama Vin Soave 2023
The colour is pale gold. On the nose chamomile, white peach, pear and lemon zest. In the mouth crisp and clean, with a slight salinity. The finish is surprisingly long for a wine in this price range.
This 100% Garganega based wine is made by Inama, a renowned winery located in the Soave region of Veneto, Italy. Continue reading “Inama Vin Soave 2023”
Davaz Fläscher Chardonnay 2021
A luminous medium gold in the glass, this Chardonnay opens with vibrant aromas of ripe pineapple, white peach, and crisp apple. On the palate, it strikes a beautiful balance, both crisp and creamy, with a lingering finish that invites another sip. Continue reading “Davaz Fläscher Chardonnay 2021”
Angeline Vineyards Pinot Noir 2021
The colour is pale ruby. On the nose cherry and raspberry. In the mouth medium-bodied with smooth tannins, fresh acidity, and flavors of ripe strawberry and a touch of oak. The aftertaste is medium long. Continue reading “Angeline Vineyards Pinot Noir 2021”
Vaduzer Pinot Noir Hofkellerei 2022
The colour is pale garnet. On the nose sour cherry and wild berries. In the mouth light. The aftertaste is short but pleasant.
Although the principality is better known for wealth management than wine, during the latter half of the 19th century, wine was one of Liechtenstein’s two main exports, alongside cattle. Continue reading “Vaduzer Pinot Noir Hofkellerei 2022”
Verde Pas Dosé 2018
The colour is deep gold, with a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose oranges, candied fruits, acacia honey and brioche bread. In the mouth fresh and mineral. The aftertaste is medium long. Continue reading “Verde Pas Dosé 2018”
Friulano I Ferretti 2021
The colour is medium straw. On the nose pineapple, peach, candied citrus fruits, chamomile. In the mouth harmonious, with a good acidity. The aftertaste is medium long. Continue reading “Friulano I Ferretti 2021”
Le Colombare 2020
The colour is medium gold. On the nose almonds, dried apricot, candied lime-peel and saffron. In the mouth sweet with a balancing acidity. For the kind of wine, the aftertaste is rather short.
Le Colombare is made with 100% Garganega grapes by Pieropan winery in Soave, one of the only two municipalities that constitute the “Classico” sub-zone of the Recioto di Soave DOCG (the other is Monteforte d’Alpone). Continue reading “Le Colombare 2020”
Costa del Salmino 2015
The colour is deep garnet. On the nose cherries and floral notes of roses and lavender. In the mouth, at first rather harsh, with drying tannins. The aftertaste is pretty long.
This wine is made by Rovellotti winery with 90% Nebbiolo and 10% Vespolina grapes under the Ghemme DOCG of Piedmont, in northwestern Italy. Continue reading “Costa del Salmino 2015”