Seemed like it needed more time. Still a little raw but classic barolo. A little less perfumed than the 2000
WS 92 Bright and plummy with strawberry and cherry character and hints of toasted oak and spices. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a ripe, rich aftertaste. This has stuffing. Better than 2000
App. $45
Remember this one is being a basic, slightly sweet red.
WS 82 Simple, fruity red, with clean cherry and berry character. Drink now
App $15
Smooth and complex. Part of a tasting with the 2001 this one felt a year older and was the better for it
WS 90 A silky and refined red with plum, strawberry and light cedar character. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a crisp, silky finish. Lovely red.
App. $35
Powerful for a pinot. Plum and vanilla smells and a complex, deep finish.
WS 93 Suave and ripe, with plush depth to Asian spice, roasted duck, wild berry and black cherry flavors. Crushed stone nuances, judicious oak and sinuous tannins streamline the stylish finish.
$32.99
Berry flavors. Don't recall much about it but bought before our trip to venice. not memorable
87 WS Fresh, almost sweet blackberry and vanilla on the nose, following through to a medium-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a cut-wood character. Balanced finish. Corvina, Rondinella and Sangiovese.
88 RP intense herb-infused, black cherry fruit interwoven with notes of white chocolate, mocha, and almonds. Spicy, rich, medium to full-bodied, and dense with no hard edges.
$21.99
RP 90 winemaker's notes:
"The 2004 Mas Donis Barrica is 85% Garnacha from 80+-year-old vines and 15% Syrah aged for 8 months in French and American oak. Opaque purple, it has a wonderfully expressive nose of spice box, pencil lead, pepper, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. On the palate the wine is full-bodied with layers of ripe, spicy black fruits, nicely concealed tannins, and a long, pure finish. It is an outstanding value for drinking now and over the next 4-6 years
$10.29
WS 88 Very pure and fresh, with purple and blue fruits leading the way, followed by notes of tar, violet and mineral. Open-knit, but has some grip. Delicious.
$12.49
This was great. Big but not heavy, easy drinking. Nice berry flavors
WS 90 Bright, lively, harmonious and generous. A sleek mouthful of blueberry, currant and plum flavors, neatly packaged with hints of cream and spice as the finish sails on.
$10.79
Remember this being dry and dusty. Opened up later and with food but no fun on its own.
WS 89 Lots of meat, berry and plum character on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, rich finish. Decadent style that I like. Serious quality for the vintage. No Castello in 2002, so this was upgraded.
$14.99
Great easy livin' french red. on the reorder list
WS 87 -Really fresh, with lots of juicy blackberry, bramble and hot stone notes that linger on the medium-weight finish.
$7.99
Remembered it as holding up nicely to food but functional on its own. A little boozy and hot this time. Jammy flavors and a nice long soft finish.
WS 87 -Broad, brawny style has lots of ripe cherry and earth aromas and flavors, finishing with a savory note. Best from 2008 through 2014.
RP 91
$19.99
Nice bright burst of citrus and grapefruit. Good peach taste on the finish. A little mineral as well. Not too sweet and livened up the food which was a roof burger
wine.com A well structured wine with a harmonious blend of acidity and natural grape sugars. The palate has excellent fruit intensity, with warm alcohol and an elegant, lingering finish. Lively herbal flavors blend with refreshing citrus characters, balanced by the softer, warmer melon flavors of the Gisborne and Hawkes Bay fruit.
$9.99
Pleasant Chardonnay
Fresh tropical fruits like pineapple, mango and green apple greet both the nose and palate upon first sip, followed up by a touch of lemon cream. Complimented by more creamy notes of butterscotch and caramel, the wine has a long, lingering finish hinting of toasty oak. Wine.com
$14.99
