Daily Archives: February 1, 2009

CAVE DE SAUMUR RÉSERVE DES VIGNERONS SAUMUR 2005

Posted on February 1, 2009 by John Galea

This is a smooth elegant wine with absolutely nothing distinctive going on. If your looking for a non-descriptive wine that will definitely offend no one (although it won’t please anyone either) this is the wine for you. The finish is … Continue reading →

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ANTINORI PÈPPOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO 2006

Posted on February 1, 2009 by John Galea

This is a lovely Chianti Classico. Lots of depth, nice finish, and nice fruit. Decant for about an hour to allow some of the acidic bitterness to fade. Nice tannins and oak on the wine as well. I enjoyed this … Continue reading →

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CASTELLO DI NEIVE BARBARESCO 2005

Posted on February 1, 2009 by John Galea

When you are looking for a bigger wine but not quite up to a Barolo or not up to the price you can reach for a Babaresco. These wines are made from the same Nebbiolo grape as a Barolo but … Continue reading →

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ANGIÒ ARCHEO PRIMITIVO 2006

Posted on February 1, 2009 by John Galea

The Primitovo grape has been genetically linked to the Zinfandel. So the principle difference between the Italian Primitivo and the Californian Zinfandel is one of style. In California the Zinfandels are field blended with a number of other grapes giving … Continue reading →

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