2023 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Pomino Castello di Pomino Bianco, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

This is a delightful blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco from Tuscany. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has apples, floral notes and wild thyme. Medium bodied. Slightly oily texture. Crisp acidity. On the palate, this drinks easily. Crisp apple flavors with slight citrus and minerality. Good finish. This is lovely on its own and will work with lighter foods. A nice choice to go with pasta in a butter sauce. Drink over the next couple of years. Nice value.

Grade:

A-

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Vintage:

2024

Current Price:

$24.00USD

2023 San Felice Chardonnay In Avane Toscana IGT, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

Vintage:

2023

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Grade:

A-

2021 Castello della Sala (Antinori) Chardonnay Bramito della Sala, Italy, Umbria, Wine Review

Vintage:

2021

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$19.00USD

This is a Chardonnay from Umbria.. While I have its big brother, this was my first time trying this bottling. Hay/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with gun powder, lemons, slight grapefruits and butterscotch. Full bodied. Creamy texture. On the palate, lemon cream and toast. Good finish. Certainly some oak here, but not as much as its big brother. This drinks easy and is a good value for people who like a slightly oaky Chardonnay. Drink over the next few years.

2017 Tasca D'Almerita Sicilia Regaleali Bianco DOC, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

B+

This is a blend of Inzolia, Catarratto and Grecanico grapes along with some Chardonnay. Silvery, green gold in color. The nose is a bit mild with minerals and light pine notes. Better on the palate. Slight soapy (but not in a bad way) more like lanolin. Then tart green apples come thru picking up intensity especially on the finish. This is clean with very nice acidity. A medium length finish. Screw capped, this took a few minutes to open. It was served at about 50F but really showed better once it warmed a bit. Very refreshing wine and the tart apple acidity worked quite well with

NV Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Brut, Italy, Lombardy, Wine Review

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$32.00USD

Beautiful sparkling wine from the north center of Italy. It is a blend of 75% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Bianco, and 15% Pinot Nero. Light golden in color with a steady stream of tiny bubbles. The nose has red apples, minerals and slight toast. Full bodied. On the palate, this has a slight oxidative note along with apples and slight toast. A nice backbone of acidity. Long finish. This drinks great on its own but will work well with a wide variety of food. Everything from popcorn to fried, spicy chicken. Long finish. It will compete with everything in its price category from Champagne.

2005 Gravner Breg Anfora, Italy, Friuli, Wine Review

Vintage:

2005

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It can be hard to find a time to open these kinds of "orange" wines. I love them but they are not for everyone. This is a white blend of grapes that is fermented, on the skins in amphorae and then finished in barrels. It has Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Riesling. These kind of wines are best served at cellar temperature. Golden brown in color. The nose is oxidized but also has some apple cider, slight citrus and even a floral note. If oxidized wines bother you, stay away. I found the nose vibrant. On the palate, this is also vibrant and full of energy. Apple cider

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