Archive for May, 2008
2003 Melini Chianti Classico Riserva Vigneti La Selvanella
VW: A traditionally styled chianti which went pretty well with the lamb. Medium bodied with red fruits dominating the nose and taste. Bright acidity gave perfect lift for the fat in the meat. It hides the heat of 2003 well without any jamminess. 90 (May 2005)
AC: Classic example of how good a Chianti can [...]
Posted: May 27th, 2008 under Chianti, Italy, Tuscany, tasting note.
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Merlot flight in Wine Cellar in Las Vegas
After a week back from my trip to Vegas, I still remember to blog about this Merlot that I tried at the Wine Cellar located in the RIO hotel. The 2003 Twomey stands out among the three in the Merlot flight that I’ve tried (the other two are Duckhorn 2005 and Casa Lapostolle. [...]
Posted: May 20th, 2008 under California, Chile, Merlot, Napa, tasting note.
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