Has Vermentino fallen out of favour with Italians and is being replaced by a taste for Chardonnay?
Maybe but I don't want to believe it yet.
On hot summer days there is not much more refreshing than a well chilled glass of Vermentino. Chilled is a must - it still has enough oomph in the nose to release its floral essence. Once it comes up to room temp it can be overwhelmingly perfumey IMHO. Good acid balance.
I'm pretty convinced that you can trust anything from Fontori to be a solid choice. — 4 months ago
Pale lemon color.
Aromas of melon, floral.
Dry. Flavors of melon, pear, orange blossom, lemon.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 9 months ago
Nice and buttery, not anything super special — 6 years ago
Really tasty Napa Chardonnay with a nice balance of creaminess and minerality. Not too oaky, not too steely, but just right, with a touch of nutmeg on top. Enjoyed the 2016 vintage with lobster bisque and a grilled 3-lb lobster at The Palm Restaurant in LA. — 7 years ago
Blueberries cassis chocolate violet prune. Slightly chewy medium tannin. Medium minus acidity. Well balanced. Warm mouthfeel. Some jammyness comes a bit later. — 8 years ago
Nice hot day today and the cool white wine was just the ticket . Medium acidity and beautiful notes of fresh fruit and flowers had it with pork and will buy this one again and again — 8 years ago
2008 delightful and easy to drink. — 10 years ago
Willamette Chardonnay continuing to impress, a lot of Giaconda about this — 11 years ago

Nice watermelon taste go along well with seafood. — 4 months ago
Fantastic wine! A Classic montepluciano faboulous with sophisticatef Italian — 5 months ago
On nose, its Pepper, cardamon, wild berries, sour cherry, thyme,
On palate, its more on superb intensity, fine acidity, fine tannins, and its long finish. Juicy with fresh fruits, sweet plums, clove. This is great wine came from great vintage. Congratulations to Tignanello estate for this great achievement! — 8 months ago
2018 Montalcino at Felice. Very good! — 5 years ago
So dense and velvety ... notes of burgundy with charred citrus and sandalwood... touches of rose but extracted red fruit ... desiccated cherry with tobacco, clay, and bramble. Super concentrated for Willamette. — 6 years ago
This was staff pick at Bacon's in Hudson. Dry, in a good way. Very good. — 8 years ago

My first Freisa! Loving the Nebbiolo-like structure and body. — 10 years ago
Spicy, sweet, balanced, seductive pinot. Best 08 I have had next to Beaux Freres Beaux Freres. Exceptional. — 11 years ago
Looks like Julia's client picked a decent wine to send for Christmas... — 11 years ago
Grupo caceria argentina — 7 months ago
Dayum, Italian white wines nearly always over-deliver for the price. Touch of white flowers, orchard fruit, lovely balance, paired handsomely with precisely-fried calamari. #antinoriwines have been ever reliable for me. — 7 months ago
Had this one at Capo’s in LV. Went down well with the meal. — a year ago
WNH event number 4. Perfect Pizza Pairing bottles. Not a bad bottle in the bunch!
My contribution. I was told that even though this is a Rosé, it drinks like a pinot. Couldn’t agree more. Dark ruby in the glass. Aromatically it was ripe strawberry, sage and vibrant citrus notes. Concentrated, yet light on the palate. Bing cherry, dragon fruit, watermelon finish. Incredible Rosé that should be viewed as a pinot. — 7 years ago

Powerful, medium bodied Barolo, with lots of texture, exquisite notes of spice, dark fruit, and lively acidity. Delightful with pork loin, making for a memorable winter evening. — 9 years ago
Great for a pre-meal drink! No oak, dry with a clean finish. — 11 years ago
Great wine balanced and fruity aroma (apple) — 13 years ago
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Had with steak and Caesar — 4 months ago