85 + Good Wine

Mar 202013
 
2007 Giordano Toscana Rosso “Gold Collection”, Tuscany, Italy, $13 (S) – Rating 88

Give this big boy some time to breathe for optimal enjoyment. An earthy old world nose of dark fruit, spice and leather. The palate will experience a delicate earthiness featuring rich flavors of dark fruit, dark plum and cherry with interesting notes of espresso on the finish. Full bodied with moderate acidity and soft tannins makes for a nice fireplace wine. Buy This Wine

Mar 202013
 
2011 Giordano Salento Prestigio Chardonnay i.g.t. Gold Collection  Apulia, Italy, $11.50 (S) – Rating 89

An excitingly crisp Chardonnay for those who prefer an unoaked style. A bright nose of floral notes complimented with hints of citrus, honeydew melon and honeysuckle. The palate will enjoy the flavors of pineapple and Meyer lemon with red apple undertones . Crisp acidity makes for many food pairing possibilities. Buy This Wine

Mar 202013
 
2011 Giordano Sangiovese Puglia i.g.t. “Apuliae Collection”, Puglia, Italy, $9.50 (S) – Rating 89

A very easy drinking red patio pleaser. Aromas of raspberry, red berries, blueberry and cinnamon waft from the glass. Medium to light bodied, offering well balanced flavors of red berry fruit, plum raspberry and spice with soft tannins.  Excellent with lighter spring or summer fare. Buy This Wine

Mar 092013
 
2011 Bryon Santa Barbara Pinot Noir, CA, $19 (S) – Rating 89

A good value Pinot Noir with a pleasant nose of blueberry and cherry with hints of cola and notes of campfire smoke. The wine has a rich and round mouth-feel with flavors of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, red cherry and cola. Soft tannins make the wine immediately enjoyable. Buy This Wine

Mar 092013
 
2010 Giordano Collection Nebbiolo Maestri Italiani doc, Piedmont, Italy, $17 (S) – Rating 89

A fruit forward red wine with old world charm and earthiness. The nose entices with notes of ripe cherry and plum with hints of raspberry and spice. The palate is treated to flavors of dark cherry, plum and spice. Soft tannins make this a very enjoyable and easy drinking red wine. Certainly a party pleaser. Buy This Wine