90 + Very Good Wine

Mar 202013
 
2011 Smith-Madrone Riesling, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, CA, $27 (S) – Rating 91

One of the last Napa Riesling vineyards…and its a good one. Beautifully dry, offering a bouquet of citrus and pineapple with subtle notes of white peach. Crisp and clean on the palate with flavors of pineapple and citrus with intriguing hints of green apple and terroir-centric minerality. Perfect food pairing acidity. Try lighter spicy fare…Was divine with our spicy lemon shrimp. Buy This Wine

Mar 202013
 
2008 Ravenswood Pickberry Red Wine, Single Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain, CA, $50 (S) – Rating 92

A single-vineyard blend of 59% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, black cherries and a heap of peppery spices combine for a rich and luxurious nose. A deep and somewhat complex wine offering flavors dark berry fruit, ripe plums, blackberry and ripe blueberry with a nice earthiness component. Moderate but well integrated tannins with moderate acidity. Pleasant hints of espresso in the finish. Be patient…let this wine open for at least an hour. Buy This Wine

Mar 202013
 
2010 Giordano Montepulciano d’Abruzzo d.o.c. “Quality Project”, Progetto Collection, Abruzzo, Italy, $11.50 (S) – Rating 90

A red wine that will grab your attention. An intriguing nose of black cherry, dark fruit and forest floor. Medium bodied with soft tannins and balanced acidity offering flavors of dark cherry, plum and notes of ripe raspberry and dark spice. Nice hints of oaky vanilla and coffee in the finish. Buy This Wine

Mar 202013
 
2010 Giordano Sangiovese i.g.t “Toscana Collection”  Tuscany, Italy, $12.50 (S) – Rating 90

Think summer afternoon with friends around the the BBQ and pool…this is the right wine. A nose of smokey cherry with undertones of spice and leather. Clean bright flavors of cherry and plum with a bit of raspberry with hints of espresso in the long finish. Medium bodied with moderate acidity and balanced tannins make for an excellent summer red. Buy This Wine

Mar 202013
 
Giordano Esclusivo Etchetta Oro Salento Rosso, Apulia, Italy, $13 (S) – Rating 90

A big red blend of native and international grape varieties with an inviting nose of rich dark cherry, raspberry jam spice and leather. Rather fruit forward with flavors of dark fruit, cherry and raspberry with hints of cola and vanilla. Full to medium bodied with supple yet integrated tannins. A great value wine that will pair well with grilled meats or stews. Buy This Wine