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Member since March 2024
Locale: Kernersville, North Carolina, USA
Favorite region: Rhone
Friganto is a reusable wine cooling platform launched in 2024. We believe fine wine should be stored, decanted, served, and enjoyed at optimal temperatures. Even better when it's elegant, effective, and environmentally-friendly. That's the Friganto way to Elevate Your Wine.
2013 The Foreign Affair Temptress Abbraccio
5/11/2024 - Friganto wrote: 91 Points
A surprising offering from north of the border. A Niagara-grown Bordeaux blend, partially appassimento and all with time in oak. The color is indicative of the appassimento style, deep ruby with a smoky topaz rim. I was concerned that this wine may have passed its prime but the nose remains fragrant.
The palate is brighter than expected with fruit that dances between red and black. Strawberry then to prune that goes to dark cherry. Not at all what I expect for Canadian or Bordeaux but still very nice.
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2017 Oremus Late Harvest Késöi Szüret Tokaji Cuvée
5/10/2024 - Friganto Likes this wine: 93 Points
My sister came to town for a Mother's Day visit with our mother. Friday evening, an after-dinner drink was in order. She requested something sweet and unique. This fit the bill.
Not overly sweet and definitely not like syrup, the nose has plenty of tropical fruit with pineapple being the lead. On the palate, apple pear and ripe honeydew melon. The finish is long without that cloying feeling you dread from lesser late harvest wines.
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2016 Orin Swift Equinox Edition XX - Best Advice Ever
5/9/2024 - Friganto Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nutty with hints of green apple. Toasted notes and an easy finish. A sparkling wine that's also food friendly? Yes, and with more than just your average charcuterie board. Looking forward to another bottle some time soon.
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