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2013 Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello Barolo Monprivato, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review
1999 Fontodi Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review
2019 Federico Curtaz Etna Bianco Superiore Kudos, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review
This is made from Carricante grapes on the slopes of Mt. Etna in Sicily. Medium yellow/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with almonds, slight lemon peel, and slight green apples along with nice minerality and just a hint of smoke (or am I imagining this). Medium bodied. Nice creamy texture. Great balance. On the palate, this is crisp and delicious. Flavors of lemons, slight apples and minerality. Good finish. This is nice on its own but better with food. It went very nicely with Pesto Farfalle with Tofu. Drink over the next few years.
2018 Bruno Giacosa Spumante Extra Brut, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review
2022 Early Mountain Vineyards Petit Manseng, USA, Virginia, Wine Review
This is 98% Petit Manseng with 2% Sauvignon Blanc. While I slightly preferred the Intention, this is outstanding as well. Early Mountain in particular and Virginia in general are really making some exciting wines from Petit Manseng and Sauvignon Blanc. This is light golden in color with just a touch of green hues, clear and bright. The nose is fresh and vibrant with orange zest, slight dried herbal note, powdered ginger and a hint of vanilla. Medium bodied. Creamy texture. Nice balance. On the palate, this is crisp and tasty.
2020 Early Mountain Vineyards Intention Early Mountain Vineyards, USA, Virginia, Wine Review
Kosta Browne 2022 Chablis Premier Cru Chardonnay
2008 Philippe Leclerc Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers, France, Burgundy, Wine Review
2022 Castelfeder Alto Adige - Südtirol 15, Italy, Alto Adige, Wine Review
An excellent Pinot Grigio from Northern Italy. Light golden in color with a light touch of copper, clear and bright. The nose is clean with nice minerality, crushed rocks, slight lime, a bit of almonds and steely finish. Medium bodied. Juicy texture. Crisp acidity. 13.5% abv. On the palate, this is tasty with Granny Smith apples, lots of stony minerality and a long finish. This is great on its own and will work with some foods. This would go well with Pasta in a cream sauce but also, think Grilled Shrimp. Drink over the next two or three years.













