Wine Tasting Notes - page 13
What I have been drinking. What I have been thinking.
Wine reviews and tasting notes
Old Bridge "Grande Reserve, Rare Barrels" 2005
100% Areni Noir
Evolved and rich. Underwood, wax, nail polish.
Sameirás "Blanco" 2014
Blend of Treixadura / Albariño / Godello / Lado / Loureira / Torrontés / Caíño banco
Fresh and moreish. Fennel, bay and cut grass.
Big and structured. White flowers, apple, stone fruit and herbaceous notes.
Intriguing, smoky. Vanilla ice cream, lemon curd.
Vallone "Versante" 2014
100% Negroamaro
Every evening go-to bottle. Red berries, cherries, dried violets.
Wolffer Estate "Perle" 2014
100% Chardonnay
Elegant and rich. Honeysuckle, yeast, peach, pear and cream.
Wolffer Estate "Fatalis Fatum" 2012
Blend of Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc / Petit Verdot
Firm, improves with airing. Herbaceous and smoky.
Elegant, complex and velvety. Banana, yogurt, cream, soy sauce and coffee.
Dense and complex. Exotic fruits, mineral.
Brivio "Bianco Rovere" 2015
100% Merlot
Bright, elegant and complex. Citrus fruits, white flowers, vanilla.
Unorthodox, complex, balanced. Nuts, tangerine, apple, hay.
Manaveli "Reserve Ovevri"
100% Rkasiteli
Complex and structured. Apricot, pear, almond paste and dry coconut.
Crisp and vibrant. Citrus and stone fruits, almond paste, marmalade.
Complex and ample. White peach, pear, lime meringue, honeysuckle, gunflint…
Dirler-Cadé "Kitterlé Grand Cru" 2012
100% Riesling
Complex and elegant. Grapefruit, pineapple, petroleum-like notes…
Aromatic, complex, rich. Apricot, crystallised ginger, quince.
Ramos Pintos "Adriano Reserva" NV
Blend of Tinta Roriz / Tinto Cão / Touriga Franca
Elegant and smooth. Cherry and berries, prunes, ethereal notes.