The colour is deep ruby, almost inky. On the nose plum, dark cherries, blueberries, and blackberries, layered with notes of smoke, cedar, coffee, and incense. In the mouth full-bodied and powerful yet remarkably balanced. Silky, fine-grained tannins. Flavors of ripe dark fruit, dark chocolate, and plum compote, balanced by a fresh acidity. The aftertaste is remarkably long and pleasant.
Overall, this wine displays a lot of power, but no excess: everything feels composed and quietly luxurious. Continue reading “Flor de Pingus 2014”
The colour is medium garnet. On the nose very elegant. Strawberries, rose petals and mushrooms come to mind. In the mouth smooth, with well integrated tannins. The aftertaste is subtle and medium long.
The colour is deep ruby with garnet hues. On the nose blueberries, blue cherries, prunes, liquorice, meat. In the mouth smooth, with a savoury lingering aftertaste.
The colour is medium gold, with a fine perlage. On the nose discrete, with sensation of cheese, almonds and candied fruits. In the mouth elegant. The aftertaste is medium long.
The colour is pale straw, with fine, long-lasting bubbles. On the nose baked apples, dried apricots and lactic notes. In the mouth refreshing, with a medium long aftertaste.
The colour is medium gold. On the nose papaya, mango, ananas and golden raisin. In the mouth smooth, sweet and fresh. The aftertaste is pretty long.
The colour is medium garnet. On the nose prunes, blueberries and meat. In the mouth light, but well balanced and still pleasant to drink. The aftertaste is medium long.
The colour is medium gold. The perlage is very subtle, almost fading. On the nose not much. The same in the mouth. At the entrance there is a disturbing effervescence, followed by marked acidity.
Last month I organized a wine tasting focused on the main wine producing regions of Spain.
Last month I decided to do something different and to organise a blind tasting of wines that sells for less than 30 CHF.