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Odds & Ends - Reds
Tasted October 25, 2012 by davidwhitedc with 523 views
Introduction
This week’s wine reviews. All wines were received as press samples. Wines were tasted sighted, due to the unusual nature of the wines.
Flight 1 (13 notes)
Red
2005 Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel Ribera del Duero Crianza
93 points
SRP: $35. Dark, ripe nose of black cherry, blackberry, smoky oak, and espresso. The palate matches, with a hint of gray minerality, vanilla, clove and baking spices coming through. Very good.
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Red
2007 Beni di Batasiolo Barolo
90 points
SRP: $40. The nose opens with perfume, plums, black cherry, sandalwood, and some herbaceousness. The palate matches, with juicy acidity and soft, well-structured tannins.
Red
2009 Dow Douro Vale do Bomfim
88 points
SRP: $12. Wild, dark, herbaceous nose of blackberries and plums, backed by oak and dark soil. The palate is supple and ripe, showing some harshness towards the finish.
Red
2010 Casa Silva Carménère Reserva
86 points
SRP: $15. A sharp nose of oak, herbs, blackberry, and tobacco. The palate is soft and juicy with soft tannins, but finishes with some heat.
Red
2010 Rosa D'Oro Aglianico
SRP: $24. Harsh, odd nose of tar, combined with black fruit that’s both tart and overripe.
Red
2010 Bersano Barbera d'Asti Costalunga
86 points
SRP: $19. A dusty nose of rose petals, raspberries, and stems. The palate is simple and refreshing.
Red
2010 Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Barbera
86 points
SRP: $25. An intense, lively nose of raspberry and blackberry, with some dried, overripe fruits in the background. The palate is extremely ripe and sweet. Easy to enjoy, but not terribly complex.
Red
2010 Rosa D'Oro Sangiovese
85 points
SRP: $20. A reduced, slightly odd nose of dried-but-tart red fruit and stems. The palate seems riper, but otherwise matches the nose.
Red
2009 Beni di Batasiolo Barbera d'Alba Sovrana
89 points
SRP: $20. An intense yet delicate nose of wild raspberries, herbs and spices, and a touch of oak. The palate is lively and light-bodied, with refreshing acidity and a lingering finish.
Red
2010 Rosa D'Oro Montepulciano Mount Oso
87 points
SRP: $20. The nose opens with sweet, baked cherries and coffee. The palate matches, offering good balance and firm tannins.
Red
2009 Matchbook Tempranillo
87 points
SRP: $15. A bright, ripe nose of cherries and blueberries, backed by baking spices and sweet vanilla extract. Juicy and well-balanced on the palate.
Red
2009 Dow Douro Reserva Vale do Bomfim
92 points
SRP: $23. A ripe, intense nose of dark black fruit, potpourri, spice, and a hint of slate-like minerality. spice. The palate is lush and concentrated, with great acid to add a nice lift at the finish.
Red
2009 Vesevo Aglianico Beneventano IGT
88 points
SRP: $17. An herbaceous nose of tart cherries, redcurrant, and earthiness, backed by a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it’s a juicy, easy-to-drink wine.