Nero Grande

Arianna Occhipinti

Siccagno Nero d'Avola 2020

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90 minutes. The 2020 Siccagno pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of blackberry, black cherry, pomegranate, dry leaf tobacco, wood varnish, and volcanic earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This is a fresh, if not slightly volatile Siccagno but it was lovely with cappellacci on a warm summer day. Drink now through 2035. — 9 hours ago

Tom, Brian and 6 others liked this

Tasca D'Almerita

Tenuta Regaleali Lamùri Nero d'Avola 2021

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2021 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of black cherry purple flowers, and rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finishes medium. Easy to enjoy with a variety of fare. Drink now through 2031. — a month ago

Ely, Douglas and 8 others liked this

Azienda Agricola COS

Pithos Rosso Vittoria Nero d'Avola Frappato 2020

Popped in poured; no formal notes. The 2020 Pithos Rosso is, to my palate, a lovely Sicilian alternative to Beaujolais. Delicious, refreshingly fruity and just a touch wild. Sufficient structure to provide enjoyment for the near term, but I would just as well drink now. I really enjoy these wines.  — 24 days ago

Ira, Dave and 12 others liked this

Talley Vineyards

Rosemary's Vineyard Pinot Noir

Quite solid. Medium bodied Pinot — 21 days ago

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

La Grande Dame Brut Champagne Blend 1990

Quite young looking lemon , just a hint of gold . very fine bubbles , that dissipate quiet quickly in a white wine glass . Lots of roasted nuts , toasted bread , caramel , and a oyster shell , caramelised lemon peel , saffron , lemongrass and a hint of curry . On the palate this has more of the caramel notes , with saffron , some lemon, mineral a quite tight , slightly astringent acidity and mineral finish. Not overly intense but quite good length , with mineral , oyster shell , toasty , brioche finish . This is fully mature and is at peak in magnum , drink now and over the next 5 -10 years . Disgorged March 2020 — a month ago

Tom, Shay and 6 others liked this
ESF

ESF

need an invite to this tasting

Planeta

Santa Cecilia Noto Nero d'Avola 2013

With home made gluten free pizza. — 17 days ago

Rob liked this

Krug

Grande Cuveé 164ÈME Édition Brut Champagne Blend

Tight at first, but opens with air. A little nutty with great acidity. Very similar to the 2008 Krug but showing a little tarter. — 5 days ago

Ira and Shay liked this

Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Chardonnay - Pinot Noir Rosé Blend 2012

Beautiful color, light bubbles, and absolutely delicious — 14 days ago

Noah Bee B-P
with Noah and Bee
Paul, Jay and 6 others liked this
Noah

Noah

A truly transcendent champagne. Red fruits, lightly toasted brioche, peach
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