Wines of the Mediterranean
The Vineyard Wine Market, Smyrna
Tasted Wednesday, May 26, 2010 by MindMuse with 636 views
Introduction
Selected and introduced by Michael McNeill, MS.
Ten wines served sequentially.
The Vineyard Wine Market, Smyrna
Tasted Wednesday, May 26, 2010 by MindMuse with 636 views
Selected and introduced by Michael McNeill, MS.
Ten wines served sequentially.
2008 Tselepos Moschofilero Mantinia 85 Points
Greece, Peloponnisos, Mantinia
Soft flowers, very light bodied.
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2009 Terredora di Paolo Falanghina Irpinia 87 Points
Italy, Campania, Irpinia
Floral, melon, touch of citrus.
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2007 Bodegas Rafael Palacios Val do Bibei As Sortes 92 Points
Spain, Galicia, Val do Bibei
Cloudy white - served quite cold (intentionally per the Master Sommelier). Godello grape. Slate and chalk. Saline, lemon grass. A very lovely tension on the late palate. Very interesting. A reflective wine. 92-93
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2009 Commanderie de Peyrassol Côtes de Provence Rosé 89 Points
France, Provence, Côtes de Provence
Salmon colored. Flavors of dried strawberry. Crisp, dry, and clean. Quite nice.
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2007 Aia Vecchia Lagone Toscana IGT 88 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
Abundant cherry and earth. Lots of acidity. 88-89
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2007 Terredora di Paolo Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso 88 Points
Italy, Campania, Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio
This was just carrying a truckload of dirt. Cherry syrup. Hefty but fine tannins.
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2007 Descendientes de José Palacios Bierzo Pétalos 90 Points
Spain, Castilla y León, Bierzo
Brilliant red. Cherry, herbs, licorice, orange peel. Silky on the palate. Buying.
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2007 Domaine de Massiac Minervois Sentinelle de Massiac 86 Points
France, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, Minervois
Dark garnet. Very rustic. Dirt, mushroom,... VERY rustic.
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2003 Château Pradeaux Bandol 92 Points
France, Provence, Bandol
Black and red fruits, cinnamon stick, game. Wish I had a whole glass of this to spend some time with. Should develop wonderfully. I guess that means I'll have to buy some. 91-93
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1999 Union of Winemaking Cooperatives of Samos Muscat Anthemis 90 Points
Greece, Aegean, Samos
Coppery yellow. Lots of honey, raisins, caramel, dried figs. Quite tasty.
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