Tommasi Viticoltori Valpolicella Ripasso 2013

Dark ruby color with lighter magenta on the rim; red berries, almond, black pepper on floral nose; red fruit, red cherry, red currant tang, blackberry, almond on the palate. Continue reading “Tommasi Viticoltori Valpolicella Ripasso 2013”

Alamos Red Blend, Mendoza 2013

Inky dark with hint of magenta on the rim; dark fruit, raspberry on the nose; plum, raspberry, black cherry, cola, smoke, brown spice on the palate. Continue reading “Alamos Red Blend, Mendoza 2013”

Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé North Coast NV

Lovely salmon with hint of green-copper color; red grapefruit, cherry, toast on the nose; cherry, raspberry, red apple, vanilla, bread on the palate. Continue reading “Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé North Coast NV”

Bisol Desiderio Jeio Cuvée Rosé Brut Spumante NV

Delightful blush-salmon color; roses, peach on the nose; cherry, strawberry, raspberry, citrus, orange peel on the palate. Continue reading “Bisol Desiderio Jeio Cuvée Rosé Brut Spumante NV”

Château Penin Grande Sélection Merlot 2012

Bright red-garnet color with some translucence; cherry, plum, vanilla, cedar on the nose; red and black cherry, oak, pinch of pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Château Penin Grande Sélection Merlot 2012”

Rutini Malbec, Mendoza 2012

Classic very dark red malbec color; red berries, black cherry on the nose; dark fruits, black raspberry, blackberry, red currant, pinch of black pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Rutini Malbec, Mendoza 2012”

Amarone

Today in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy computer-controlled drying fans are finishing their work or rustic straw mats are done cradling their bunches of grapes.
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