From the Sicilia DOC, this 100% Nero d'Avola fermented in stainless steel tank with 10 days of skin contact. Aged 4 months in stainless steel tank prior to bottling. Clean, fresh, and intense—blackberry, black tea, licorice, violets, and damp autumn leaves. Firm tannins are present but balanced—would be an excellent pairing with grilled Italian sausage or veggie skewers. Mmm...spaghetti alla puttanesca would do nicely as well. If you like masculine wines, just a glass and a good book or movie works as well—preferably with a strong, muscular lead. Sip for sip—for the price, this wine is my hero!
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And now for something completely different (and totally worthy) to bust out of the same ol’ red wine rut. This organically grown Xinomavro aged 12 months in large, used Hungarian oak barrels. Black currant, fresh plum, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olive, and a soft hint of Chinese five spice. Powdery tannins maintain a sexy grip, keeping the fruitiness in line. There’s something “small production” in the honesty, depth, and complexity of this wine—just what I love to taste. And this palpable small-production quality is unheard of at this price point.
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Beautifully composed of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot — aged 12 months in 40% new oak. A cornucopia of ripe fruit—juicy red cherries, sweet dark berries, and plums. So fresh and clean. Spice box, rose, and violet add touches of feminine intrigue and pure elegance. I absolutely love this wine and bought two bottles immediately after tasting it. Ready to drink now but will age gracefully over the next decade or so.
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2020 Morgante Nero d'Avola Sicilia Rosso di Morgante
4/19/2024 - KerryKirkham Likes this wine:
From the Sicilia DOC, this 100% Nero d'Avola fermented in stainless steel tank with 10 days of skin contact. Aged 4 months in stainless steel tank prior to bottling. Clean, fresh, and intense—blackberry, black tea, licorice, violets, and damp autumn leaves. Firm tannins are present but balanced—would be an excellent pairing with grilled Italian sausage or veggie skewers. Mmm...spaghetti alla puttanesca would do nicely as well. If you like masculine wines, just a glass and a good book or movie works as well—preferably with a strong, muscular lead. Sip for sip—for the price, this wine is my hero!
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2015 Markovitis Xinomavro
4/19/2024 - KerryKirkham Likes this wine:
And now for something completely different (and totally worthy) to bust out of the same ol’ red wine rut. This organically grown Xinomavro aged 12 months in large, used Hungarian oak barrels. Black currant, fresh plum, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olive, and a soft hint of Chinese five spice. Powdery tannins maintain a sexy grip, keeping the fruitiness in line. There’s something “small production” in the honesty, depth, and complexity of this wine—just what I love to taste. And this palpable small-production quality is unheard of at this price point.
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2016 Château Cantemerle
4/14/2024 - KerryKirkham Likes this wine:
Beautifully composed of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot — aged 12 months in 40% new oak. A cornucopia of ripe fruit—juicy red cherries, sweet dark berries, and plums. So fresh and clean. Spice box, rose, and violet add touches of feminine intrigue and pure elegance. I absolutely love this wine and bought two bottles immediately after tasting it. Ready to drink now but will age gracefully over the next decade or so.
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