Mar 232013
 
2011 Giordano Negroamaro Pinot Nero Puglia, Apulia, Italy, $11 (S) – Rating 89

A full-bodied red wine blended of Pinot Nero and Negroamaro grapes offering an indulgent nose reminiscent of dark chocolate covered cherries. The palate will be treated to flavors of dark cherries and ripe plums with integrated and enticing notes of chocolate, espresso and saddle leather. Soft tannins create an easy drinking experience with enough acidity to pair well with richer meats. Buy This Wine

Mar 232013
 
2011 Giordano Verdicchio Classico d.o.c. dei Castelli di Jesi, Marche, Italy, $11 (S) – Rating 88

A crisp white wine produced with Verdicchio grapes cultivated exclusively in the area of Jesi on the central east coast. A lovely floral nose with tropical aromas of lemon and caramelized pineapple. Mouthwatering acidity creates endless food pairing possibilities with lighter summer fare. Balanced flavors of ripe pineapple, lemon and citrus with just a hint of tropicals and orange zest in the long finish. Buy This Wine

Mar 212013
 
2011 Giordano Orvieto d.o.c., Umbria, Italy, $10.50 (S) – Rating 88

A crisp blend of Verdello, Grechetto and Trebbiano Toscano grapes possessing a floral nose with notes of lemon zest and welcomed minerality. This white wine has a soft mouth-feel with flavors of Meyer lemon, tropical citrus and terrior minerality. A touch of green apple in the soft finish. Buy This Wine

Mar 212013
 
Giordano Toscana Rosso i.g.t. Selvato, Tuscany, Italy, $13 (S) – Rating 89

A big but friendly red blend with a nose of bright dark red fruit and raspberry with spicy aromas. Give this medium bodied wine some time to open to its full potential. The palate will be rewarded with flavors of bright cherry and ripe raspberry with a heap of dark spice and hints of oaky vanilla on the finish. The balanced acidity and soft tannins create endless food pairing possibilities. Buy This Wine

Mar 202013
 
2009 La Rochelle Donum Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir , Carneros, Sonoma County, CA, $75 (S) – Rating 94

Very limited production – 115 cases… Buy Now! 100% Donum clone Pinot Noir. A big Pinot with full on aromas of ripe raspberry, cherry and spice with just a hint of campfire smoke. The wine itself is complex on the palate with bright cherry flavors complimented by dark cherry and ripe raspberry with just a hint of Dr. Pepper in the finish. Plenty of acidity combined with well integrated tannins adds to the experience and aging potential. A superior Carneros Pinot. Buy This Wine