2017 Orlando Abrigo Meruzzano (Barbaresco): A very burly but successfully executed interpretation for the traditionally more delicate side of Nebbiolo. $45 A- 2014 Orlando Abrigo Rongalio Riserva (Barbaresco): Exciting. Delicious. And Earthyyyyyyyyyyyy! $60 A- 2018 Hic et Nunc ‘Altromondo’ Grignolino (Piedmont): Very delectable spice. Very delectable florals. Very delectable everything, actually. $NA B+ 2015 Chateau…
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for April 4, 2022
2020 Quinta do Ameal Loureiro (Vinho Verde): Refreshing VV action that’s both classy and classic. $17 B+ 2016 Macanita Tinto (Douro): There’s a whoooooollllle lotta juicy meatiness to love here, folks. $50 A- 2019 Adega Cooperativa de Borba Premium (Alentejo): Intensely fruity, and really just overall intense (as well as being a bargain). $15 B+…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for March 28, 2022
2015 Chateau Picoron ‘Petit Picoron’ (Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux): THE bargain Bord’x red to snatch up greedily (if any are left…). $19 B+ 2019 Duchman Family Winery Trebbiano (Texas): Fresh flowers for everyone!!! Right NOW!!! $24 B+ 2017 Duchman Family Winery Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre (Texas): Shorter on spice and definition, long on raw deliciousness. $30 B+ 2018…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for March 14, 2022
2021 Cattleya ‘Alma de Cattleya’ Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County): Passion fruit, nettle, and a whole lotta passionate POW! $20 B+ 2019 Decoy Merlot (Sonoma County): Juicy, rich, dark, plummy, and built for Now. $19 B 2019 Banshee Pinot Noir (Sonoma County): Shouting out statements of herbal, crowd-pleasing tanginess. $20 B 2016 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery…