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2019 Markko Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, Ohio, Lake Erie, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2019
Score: 
87
Grade: 
B
Current Price: 
$39.00USD

This is a solid Cabernet from Americas North Coast.  The winery sits in the northeast corner of Ohio near the shores of Lake Erie.  Garnet in color, mostly clear and bright.  The nose has cassis, black cherries, green bell peppers, slight tobacco and spice.  Medium bodied.  Medium  tannins.  On the palate, this drinks easily.  Flavors of cassis, green bell pepper and slight vanilla.  It will be better with food.  A nice choice with a Brisket off the grill.  Drink over the next five years.  

2020 Markko Pinot Noir, USA, Ohio, Lake Erie, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2020
Score: 
82
Grade: 
B-
Current Price: 
$39.00USD

Pinot Noir is a difficult grape to grow anywhere and Northeast Ohio doesn't often have great summers to grow it, but this did get a Silver Medal in the Ohio Wines Competition.  Pale ruby/purple in color, clear and bright.  The nose has cranberries and rhubarb.  Light to medium bodied.  On the palate, flavors of rhubarb, some cranberry and some herbal notes.  This will go better with food.  Grilled Salmon would work well.  

2020 Markko Chardonnay, USA, Ohio, Lake Erie, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2020
Score: 
81
Grade: 
B-
Current Price: 
$46.00USD

This is made using American Oak barrels.  Medium golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose has char, some lemon, dill and vanilla.  Medium bodied.  On the palate, this seems a bit disjointed.  Hopefully it comes together with some age.  Flavors of char, and a bit weedy, the fruit seems more to the back but lemon comes out on the finish.  Probably better with food.  Big flavors would help.  

2023 Markko Chardonnay Stainless Steel, Ohio, Lake Erie, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
87
Grade: 
B
Current Price: 
$33.00USD

This is Unoaked Chardonnay from the northeast corner of Ohio along Lake Erie.  Light golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose is clean with slight green apples with a bit of wild herbs.  Medium bodied.  Crisp acidity.  On the palate, the green apples carry thru.  This is an easy drinking white wine that is nice on its own and would be nice with grilled Lake Erie Trout or other grilled fish.  Drink over the next couple of years.  

2009 Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro, Italy, Roccamonfina IGT, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2009
Score: 
94
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$80.00USD

This is a blend of 80% Aglianico and 20% Piedirosso from Compagna, Italy.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is big and open with black raspberries, black cherries, char/ash and a touch of spice.  Full bodied.  Light to medium tannins.  Nice balance.  On the palate, this is in a great spot.  Close to peak at age 16.  Complex and deep but also lush fruit and "hedonistic".  Long finish.  This is wonderful on its own and will work with may foods.  It would go nice with Lasagna.  Drink over the next five to ten years.  

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