This stood out in the Italian tasting, mainly b/c it didn't taste Italian. Super fruit forward, with toasty oak intruding on the palate. To me, it was an unbalanced mess, but this is a style that often works... NR
Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Ripasso della Valpolicella Superiore
10/28/08: Re-tasted, and liked it much more this time. Nice juicy finish handles the richness of the palate. This is tasty. 89-90 5/23/08: The most popular wine of the tasting as far as QPR is concerned. Big full mouthfeel. Low acidity. Hints of sweetness on the finish. Good, although I wasn't as fond of it as others. 86-87
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Tried in the afternoon when I double decanted this wine, and then later in the night when we poured it. Absolutely stunning nose. Chocolate and cherries are dominant. Sweet rich fruit fills the palate. Med+ tannins gives this large wine the structure it needs to stand up the the bursting palate. The structure was a little tighter before decanting, which I think I preferred. At night the finish was not as wonderous as the rest of the experience. But an amazing wine, at half the price of most BDM's. Huge reccomend. 2PM-95, 8PM-93
Decanted this wine, but was not able to try it later on. Upon opening, a strong dried mushroom aroma dominated the nose. This was expectadly, very tight, but did seem to have a nice core of fruit. Need to retry another time. But high 80's when I tried it.
Decanted. Upon opening, the wall of tannins made it difficult to get much from this wine. However, at night, this opened up quite nicely. Still quite tanninc, but much more accesible. Gorgeous nose, with lovely rosey, cherry fruit. This is a nice wine that has the structure to last. 92+
The acidityin this wine is wonderful, keeping it from being cloying. Amazingly fresh, tasty moscato, and one of the few that I've had that I can say I've enjoyed.
2006 Riff Pinot Grigio 87 Points
Italy, Delle Venezie
Nice medium body. Steely on the mid palate. Long finish for a PG. Pleasant and priced well. 87+
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2005 Planeta Sicilia La Segreta Bianco 88 Points
Italy, Sicily, Sicilia
Beautiful nose. Honetsuckle and other rich fruit flavors. This richness continues on the palate. Very nice wine. 88-89
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