Turn Er Me On Wines
Montepeloso
Eneo Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2012
F.X. Pichler
'M' Smaragd Grüner Veltliner
2011. Interesting this. Trying to hard to be fruity, but ultimately cannot escape the dominant vortex of Gruner's savory side. Definitely ripe at 14.5%, the wine is almost completely botrytis free. Pure, ripe green citrus (kefir, yuzu) as well as a steady tempo mid-line of ripe yellow and green apple, on the fringes lurk stranger tropical notes: pineapple rind, kiwi skin, green banana and green mango. There's that radish-and-lentil savoriness, shiso, fresh basil, tarragon. Chinese five spice chimes in (maybe the botrytis?) and pleasant Asprin-like bitterness on the back palate. There's an additional chemical note (SO2-related?) that reminds me of riesling's petrol, but it's really more like if someone had tried to turn the flavor of municipal pool water into a food, like a not unappealing chlorine snack. I know that's really weird, but it's what it made me think of...big without being baroque, and kept together by the acid and bitterness. Not a shy wine. The ambition and quality are obvious, but it's not harmonious at the moment. — 10 years ago
Hayes Ranch
California Zinfandel 2012
This is a very delicious value cab. It is on the bolder side, but for the price I have bought it over and over er because it pleases me! — 9 years ago
Cloud Break Wines
Barrel Reserve California Chardonnay 2013
Cloud Break might turn me into a Chardonnay fan. Great wine to serve with cheese on a warm summer night. — 10 years ago
Yalumba
The Y Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Moving on to new world wine. At first the nose was oyster-Er-y. Then after a bit, the berries came out to play, and now....it throttled up and kicked me in my face. We then put it up to a Chocolate Mouse pairing and this sucker hung in there. Huge fruit, good amount of acidic value that compliments the fruit. Gimme more! I'll a half a case placement from Noble!!! $11.99 Noble509 — 10 years ago
Umathum
Burgenland Blaufränkisch 2011
*ultimate pizza wine alert*
It's like a four-chair turn on The Voice, if the judges were all pies seeking their perfect match...stay with me...this one manages to have it all, from blk olive, bell pepper, pepperoni, even tart-sweet tomato and portobello. It's also juicy and begs another sip...yep, looks like it's got it all, so long as you've got the will to fork over a twenty to pair with your pie :/ — 11 years ago
Bodegas Alto Moncayo
Veraton Garnacha 2011
On family vacation to SoCal, dad took a day off from Disney to cruise over to Wine Club in Santa Ana. Spent some time w/ Tim O'Grady and asked him to make me a mixed case of stuff that could be daily drinkers or more manageable price points. First wine out of the case was Meyer cab (who knew this would turn out to be a wine made by TRB?) and the Alto Moncayo was second. Wow, just great and affordable. Fruit forward, velvety, luscious, easy. Got home and bought another six. This was the baby brother of Moncayo's 100 pointer. — 10 years ago
Marie Courtin
Résonance Extra Brut Champagne Pinot Noir
2009 base
APPEARANCE
This Champagne wine is clear in appearance, with medium gold color intensity. The mouse is fine with persistent bubble streams.
NOSE
This nose is clean, with medium+ aroma intensity of leesy notes like fresh baked bread, biscuit, a touch of cream and then fresh red apple. The nose is developing.
PALATE
The palate is dry, medium+ in acidity, with a medium body and alcohol. The flavor intensity is medium+ with the bread and biscuit notes following on from the nose, with a juicy acidity and fruit flavor that reminds me of fresh red apple and pear fruit slices and a beam of stony minerality. The finish is medium plus with a lingering chalky texture on the palate.
CONCLUSIONS
Outstanding quality, this "Grower" Champagne wine is precise, superbly fresh and balanced, with complex nuances. it does not try hard, but once you pay attention it is hard to turn away. This wine is ready to drink now, but has potential for aging. — 10 years ago
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Black Cherry Kiss
Sweet, delicious, very nice with sushi.
— 10 years ago
Belle Glos
Meiomi Pinot Noir 2012
I have had Meiomi before but an earlier vintage like 2010. It made me turn my head at a good QPR that I new I would come back for more. The nose opens up wit bright red fruit, strawberry, red raspberry, there is a sweet spice not and a light smokey campfire note. On the palate there is lots of big red fruit that comes forward. Sweet strawberry, savory red raspberry, wonderful smooth creamy mouth feel with vanilla and a nice acidity. There is a good long finish with spice right at the end. For $17 bones the QPR is right on. — 11 years ago
Ron R
I really like it when I get recos from fellow oenophiles which turn out to be spot on - @Jörgen Lindström Carlvik, take a bow.
In the glass, the wine appears to be very extracted, which I find is a pleasant first indicator. The wine coats the glass, demanding your attention.
The nose is pristine, yet urgent. Cigar notes, cherries and dark fruits are perfectly integrated.
On the palette, I'm in raptures. This is a seamless example which is tight, compact and dense. It has a viscous mouthfeel, finishing with polished tannins and a touch of sweetness.
This is a brilliant effort, which is begging for bottle age. Thanks to Jorgen, I've finally found a Sangiovese which does not require me to sell my house to buy a bottle (you get my point).
Paired with my own Sheppards pie (made from scratch). Don't hate the player, hate the game! — 9 years ago