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.  

2019 Federico Curtaz Etna Bianco Superiore Kudos, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2019
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$85.00USD

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.

2022 Early Mountain Vineyards Petit Manseng, USA, Virginia, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$65.00USD

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.

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