Poggio alla Guardia Marema IGT, Leeuwin Chardonnay Margaret River and a Brunello
2005 Rocca di Frassinello Poggio alla Guardia Maremma Toscana IGT
A collaboration between Baron Lafite Rothschild and Castellare di Castellinathis, this is the entry level wine of this estate of Rocca di Frassinello. On the nose it has ripe plum anise pepper and Granite. 45 Merlot, 40 Cab and 15 Sangioveto and ages in steel and concrete. Great structure and length. Great value compared to the higher end wines from this estate. Great texture on the palate mochaey and black berries not red berries.
2001 Podere il Palazzino Brunello di Montalcino Le Macioche
A delicious Brunello, before the scandal hit! On the nose it is leather and brooding dark fruit on the palate silty tannins and figgy dark fruits, structure and stylish. A bit lean on the finish but worth the price! their website is in Italian only darn!
2005 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art Series Margaret River Australia
If this had been in a bag I would have blurted out Sonoma Cutrer!!! But no this was Margaret River. Very nice and creamy, no doubt Chardonnay, citrus, guava mangoish and yellow apple flesh. My friend said.... way to much acidity to be Californiaesque, not to me it could have used a zap to liven up. I would like Margaret River to taste like Margaret River whatever that might be.
Leeuwin Estate has sixty-two acres of Chardonnay vines divided into eight distinct parcels. The soil and slopes of the plantings differ in each area and the cultural aspects of the viticulture are tailored to each parcel, therefore varying slightly.
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A collaboration between Baron Lafite Rothschild and Castellare di Castellinathis, this is the entry level wine of this estate of Rocca di Frassinello. On the nose it has ripe plum anise pepper and Granite. 45 Merlot, 40 Cab and 15 Sangioveto and ages in steel and concrete. Great structure and length. Great value compared to the higher end wines from this estate. Great texture on the palate mochaey and black berries not red berries.
2001 Podere il Palazzino Brunello di Montalcino Le Macioche
A delicious Brunello, before the scandal hit! On the nose it is leather and brooding dark fruit on the palate silty tannins and figgy dark fruits, structure and stylish. A bit lean on the finish but worth the price! their website is in Italian only darn!
2005 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art Series Margaret River Australia
If this had been in a bag I would have blurted out Sonoma Cutrer!!! But no this was Margaret River. Very nice and creamy, no doubt Chardonnay, citrus, guava mangoish and yellow apple flesh. My friend said.... way to much acidity to be Californiaesque, not to me it could have used a zap to liven up. I would like Margaret River to taste like Margaret River whatever that might be.
Leeuwin Estate has sixty-two acres of Chardonnay vines divided into eight distinct parcels. The soil and slopes of the plantings differ in each area and the cultural aspects of the viticulture are tailored to each parcel, therefore varying slightly.
Check out my website!
www.wineproevents.com
to see all of my tasting note!
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