Our Wine Review pages are updated twice a month with six "5 star" reviews broken down in the three following categories:
1. Outstanding Values: Wines That Retail For Under $15.00.
2. Great Regional Expressions: Wines That Represent Their Region’s Terroir And Varietals.
3. Cellar Selections: Two Outstanding Bottles Of Wine That Should Be Laid Down In Your Cellar For Future Enjoyment And/Or Investment.
Outstanding Values | Great Regional Expressions | Cellar Selections
Outstanding Values - March 2011
Producer: Gran Sasso
Name of Wine: Montepulciano D'Abruzzo (Red Wine)
Region: Abruzzi
Vintage: 2008
Grapes: 100% Montepulciano
Average production: NA
Case pack: 12pack
Wine Maker: Fellipo Baccalaro
When to drink: Now
Description: This is a great wine for a price point that is a case buy!
Color: Distinct deep ruby red in color
Aroma: Aromas of delicious berry jam
Palate: Medium-bodied with full textured flavor’s black cherry, jammy fruit
Finish: A nice rich finish
Food Pairing: Burgers, Pizza, Red sauce pasta dishes
Wine Shop Price:$12.99
Importer: Wine 4 All
Producer: Lava
Name of Wine: Falanghina
Region: Campania
Vintage :2009
Grapes: 100% Falanghina
Average production:
Case pack: 12pk
Wine Maker:
When to drink: Now
Description:
Color: Pale gold with green nuances
Aroma: Aroma’s of apple, banana and pineapple
Palate: Medium-bodied with a palate of rich delicious layers of apple, banana and bright pineapple
Finish: The finish is balanced with lingering citrus flavors
Food Pairing: White meats, All types of fish dishes, Sushi, spicy sauces, fresh cheeses,
Wine Shop Price:$15.00
Importer: Wine 4 All
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Great Regional Expressions - March 2011
Producer : Tasca D'Almerita (Red Wine)
Name of Wine: Lamuri Nero D'Avola
Region: Sicily
Vintage: 2008
Grapes: 100% Nero D'Avola
Average production:
Case pack: 12pack
Wine Maker:
When to drink: Now
Description
Color: Intense ruby-red in color
Aroma: Lively aromas of black berry, mulberry and cherry
Palate: Incredibly rich with elegant layers of berry fruit and soft velvety tannins
Finish: The finish is polished and long
Food Pairing: This is the perfect wine for all types of Mediterranean fare, such as pasta, roasted lamb, barbecued kebabs and ribs
Wine Shop Price: $20.99
Importer: Winebow
www.winebow.com
Producer : Terredora Di Paolo
Name of Wine: Falanghina
Region: Campania
Vintage: 2009
Grapes: 100% Falanghina
Average production:
Case pack:12pack
Wine Maker:
When to drink: Now
Description
Color: Golden yellow straw in color
Aroma: Nuances of banana, ripe pineapple and almonds
Palate: The palate displays rich ripe delicious banana, soft tropical flavors
Finish:Full-bodied with a lingering tropical finish
Food Pairing: Light pasta’s, seafood dishes, grilled chicken
Wine Shop Price: $18.99
Importer:
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Cellar Selections - March 2011
Producer : Fontanafredda
Name of Wine: Barolo La Rosa
Region: Piedmont
Vintage: 2006
Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
Average production:
Case pack: 6 pack
Wine Maker:
When to drink: Now up to 2022
Web-site:
Description: Quintessential expression of the land and pure wine making perfection. This wine belongs in everyone’s cellar
Color: Deep Garnet purple in color with violet undertones
Aroma: Aromas of plum, crushed cherry, dark blueberry and hints of spice
Palate: Full-bodied,rich with deep layers of plum, violets, dark berry fruit nice tannins
Finish: medium to long finish with complex fruit flavors from the outstanding palate
Food Pairing: Roasts, grilled meats, pasta, braised game and aged cheeses
Wine Shop Price: $140.00
Importer:
Producer : Planeta
Name of Wine: Merlot
Region: Sicily
Vintage: 2007
Grapes: 95% Merlot 5% Petit Verdot
Average production:
Case pack: 6pk
Wine Maker:
When to drink: Now or up to 2016
Description: This is a true classic Merlot that can stand up against the best in the world for a great price.
Color: Intense dark ruby red in color
Aroma: Cherry, tobacco,spice and leather fill the air
Palate: Full-bodied, luscious, with layers of dark fruits, red berries, leather and a hint of spice
Finish: One of the most elegant balanced finishes with soft tannins
Food Pairing: Roast meat, game, poultry,grilled and braised meats and seasoned spicy cheeses
Wine Shop Price: $50.00
Importer: Palm Bay Imports
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