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2012 Collazzi Liberta Toscana IGT (Tuscany): Stellar. Lots of dark, plummy goodness left in the tank here. $25 A-
2020 Corvezzo ‘Organic & Vegan’ Pinot Grigio delle Venezie (Veneto): Overachieving with lemon drop, pineapple, verve, and lots of floral perfume. $13 B+
2020 Banfi Vigne Regali ‘Rosa Regale’ Sparkling White (Piedmont): Blossoms, herbs, green grapes, and an invitation to party time. $20 B…
If, like me, you’re a fan of fortified wines, then the Wine Future 2023 conference held in Coimbra, Portugal saved its best for last. The final guided tasting event at the conference, helmed by Portuguese fortified wine expert Richard Mayson, was titled “Historic and Legendary Madeira and Porto” and, considering my history with both, the…
2022 Aviana Verdejo (Spain): Bright, and bountiful with bold honeysuckle budding about. $20 B
2021 Badia di Morrona ‘Taneto’ (Toscana): Earth, licorice, black cherry, dried citrus peel, dried sage, lots of herbs spice in the mouth, bold palate feel… This one is making a statement! $30 A-
2017 Amaro Winery Malbec (New Mexico): Jammy and pushing the envelope to near splitting point, but doing it all with red fruit flair. $32 B+…
Welcome to part two of the 1WD coverage of the epic tastings held during the Wine Future 2023 conference in Coimbra, Portugal. For details on the event and guided tastings (and my reviews of some of the best of the best when it comes to Portuguese wines), see part one. The second guided tasting at…