Trade Tasting 01.21.25, Distributor C
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Tasted Tuesday, January 21, 2025 by HowardLivingstone62 with 102 views
Introduction
Rep arrived around midday with 9 bottles in an insulated rolling cart, with a 750 packet. 6 still white & 3 still red from Italy & the USA.
Flight 1 (9 Notes)
Closing
Personal Standouts were the Tre Terre. Suspected sellers include the Chard & Cab.
2023 Ferrari-Carano Friuli Grave Pinot Grigio 89 Points
Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Friuli Grave
Trade Tasting at work. Swished & spat. Bright, vibrant, Floral. Honeydew.
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2023 Ferrari-Carano Pinot Grigio Russian River Valley 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Trade Tasting at work. Swished & spat. Round, kinda flabby.
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2023 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc 89 Points
USA, California, North Coast
Trade Tasting at work. Swished & spat. Lively. Nice neutral barrel usage, salinic.
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2023 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Trade Tasting at work. Swished & spat. Classic domestic, American heritage chard, But balanced.
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2022 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay Tre Terre 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Trade Tasting at work. Swished & spat. I've always liked how this presents. Butterscotch, a little spicy. Reserved. Great use of oak. There's complexity here that warrants the price of admission.
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2021 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay Reserve 88 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Trade Tasting at work. Swished & spat. More structure than the lower tiers. Big and opulent. For lovers of classic domestic Chard expressions.
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2021 Ferrari-Carano Merlot 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Trade Tasting at work. Swished & spat. More than I want to spend on most domestic Merlot sprinkled with Syrah, but a great glass. Structured graphite, pepper & spice. Warming.
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2022 Ferrari-Carano Siena 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Trade Tasting at work. Swished & spat. Classic old world expression with some Cali Cab peeking through. Weeknight wine. Don't spend above premium price tier for this.
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2021 Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
Trade Tasting at work. Swished & spat. Classic old world sensibilities on this one. You'll be happy with this.
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