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”
Category: Red Wine
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”
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”
Dôle de Salquenen Les Dailles 2022
The colour is pale ruby. On the nose wild berries, earth, spices. In the mouth light but tasty and pleasant. The aftertaste is long.
The Dôle is a Valais AOC made with 100% Pinot Noir or a mixture of red grape varieties also allowed and cultivated in Valais. Continue reading “Dôle de Salquenen Les Dailles 2022”
Château Montrose 2013
Château Montrose 2013: The colour is deep ruby. On the nose green pepper and some smoke. In the mouth rather light for the kind of wine. The aftertaste is discreet and medium long.
This 2ème Cru Classé Bordeaux wine is a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot grapes.
Climatic conditions for the 2013 vintage were difficult and they influenced the final results. Continue reading “Château Montrose 2013”
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Boscarelli 2020
The colour is medium garnet. On the nose cherries, tea leaf and coffee. In the mouth very elegant, fresh with drying tannins. The aftertaste is tasty and rather long.
This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is made with 85% Prugnolo Gentile, 8% Colore, 5% Canaiolo and 2% Mammolo grapes.
Prugnolo Gentile is how Sangiovese is named in the region. Continue reading “Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Boscarelli 2020”
Château Clerc Milon 2010
The colour is deep garnet. On the nose blueberry, plum, tobacco. In the mouth grippy tannins. The aftertaste is rather short.
This 5ème Cru Classé Bordeaux wine is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Carménère grapes. Continue reading “Château Clerc Milon 2010”
ÉO Noir 2021
The colour is deep ruby. On the nose red berries, plums, mocha and cream chocolate. In the mouth well balanced, with a sweet finish. The aftertaste is pretty long.
This wine is made by Staatskellerei Zürich under the Vin de Pays Suisse denomination. It is a blend of 53% Gamaret and 47% Merlot. The wine matured for 14 months in barriques. Continue reading “ÉO Noir 2021”
Orma 2016
The colour is deep ruby. On the nose blackberries, blueberries, plum. In the mouth well integrated tannins, concentrated, powerful. The aftertaste is pretty long.
Orma Toscana IGT is the name of the first wine produced by the estate of the same name. It is made from 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc grapes in Castagneto Carducci (Bolgheri) since 2005. Continue reading “Orma 2016”