Recovering from a horrendous cold that I’m pretty sure I got from walking the streets of Paris last week, I decided to venture out for a “treat yourself” Monday night dinner back in Chicago.
You know that song lyric that goes, “whatever Lola wants, Lola gets”? Well, not in my case. I did want a French wine solely based on nostalgia, but settled on an Italian in a French restaurant.
With one nostril passage opened, I was able to get a very overpowering bouquet of tar (which by the way has been on my bucket list of aromatics to smell- so happy I can cross that off), earth floor, mushrooms, cedar and a bit of menthol.
Tannins are very much soft and nonexistent in this bottle- full bodied with high acidity. Medium garnet color, which was surprising based on the age. I didn’t find this as complex as some Barolos I’ve had in the past, but still found it very enjoyable. On the palate, a very surprising sweet ripeness of red plum that doesn’t linger long on the tongue. Overall- not bad for a Monday. — 7 years ago
Rich, well rounded wine. Black cherries and other deliciousness. — 8 years ago
Сушёная вишня, клубника, малина, сухие розы и пионы. Лёгкий древесный оттенок. Высокая кислотность, высокие шершавые танины, элегантное в теле, высокий алкоголь, но хорошо интегрирован. Молодое , нужно время , чтобы сгладить шероховатости. Но в целом хорошо и гармонично.
Pale garnet color. Medium+ aromas of ripe cherry, dried strawberry , raspberry, dried rose and peony, woody. Developing.
The wine is dry, high acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, medium body, medium+ intense flavor of dried cherry, strawberry, rose and vanilla. Finish is medium.
Very good, but too young. — 8 years ago
Enjoyed with spicy broccoli shrimp and spaghetti. Pinot Grigio was tangy with peach apricot and pears. With dinner subtle and smooth finish. 2014 perfect! — 9 years ago
Lots of body, dark fruits, cherries, plum, nuts, and chocolate — 10 years ago
Nice light wine. Great with small tapas. — 10 years ago
Maria really likes this one — 10 years ago
Perfect for warm weather. Berries, tart, effervescent. — 11 years ago
Light and spicy with some savory, earthy notes — 7 years ago
Refreshing, slightly tart, fruity — 7 years ago
Good bottle. Of the lighter side with bright acidity. Still medium tannins and structure. — 8 years ago
Bubble gum nose / bubbles / lemon and orange peel/ pear/ slight mineral start / refreshing fruity finish — 9 years ago
Heavy fruity licorice — 9 years ago
Fantastic, leathery love! — 9 years ago
My absolute favorite white wine! Delish!
— 10 years ago
Concrete vessel fermentation. — 10 years ago
Proud to see Canada now has at least one serious sparkling wine producer. — 10 years ago
A must have when you plan a dinner with meat like Tagliata, Fiorentina or Entrecôte, strong taste — 12 years ago
Pfirschgeschmack mit einer schöner Säure. — 7 years ago
Absolutely racy Nebbiolo with notes of blueberry, cherry, and burnt pencils. Primo quality at the entry level — 7 years ago
Heavy bottle. Wine gets much better after breathing a while. Nice texture and flavor at the end. $42 bottle is too much. — 8 years ago
Let me know where I can find this wine — 8 years ago
Dark ruby and aromatic with notes of cherry. Ultra smooth. 100% Nebbiolo. 91 — 9 years ago
Wonderful simply wonderful — 9 years ago
Planning a trip to Lisbon and the Duoro! — 9 years ago
Kind of leathery, which i LOVE. So good. Beautiful bottle. — 10 years ago
Come for the wine. Stay for the view...and the pulled pork sliders. — 10 years ago
Vintage 2013 — 10 years ago
Muralee Murugesu
Fruit forward delicious red. Smooth tannin, modern style — 6 years ago