Vermentino

And still another of the catch-up-on-tasting-notes posts (see intro HERE if that doesn’t make sense) Cantina Bolzano Eisacktaler Isarco Silvaner 2011, Alto Adige, Italy (£10.20 Mondial Wine) There are some apricot and ripe citrus flavours here, but it’s one of those wines where fruit takes second place to other characters. It reminds […]

An assortment of whites plus a lone rosé from Italy, ...

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The final two of the quartet of rosés from Château d’Esclans in Provence (the first is labelled ‘Caves d’Esclans’ as there’s some bought-in grapes in the blend). For reviews of the estate’s top two wines, click Here and Here. Caves d’Esclans ‘Whispering Angel’ Côtes de Provence Rosé 2013, France (~£16 […]

Two Provence Rosés from Château d’Esclans

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The finest rosé in the world? Château d’Esclans ‘Garrus’ Côtes de Provence 2012, France (~£70-£80 Berkmann Wine Cellars, Bibendum, Bordeaux Index, Ellis of Richmond, Fine & Rare, www.fromvineyardsdirect.com, Goedhuis, Jeroboams) Very pale in colour, and needs a little coaxing to persuade it to show its true self – this is […]

Château d’Esclans ‘Garrus’ Côtes de Provence 2012, France

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Classy young rosé made from Grenache and Syrah, plus a spoonful or two of Vermentino Mirabeau Pure Rosé Côtes de Provence 2013, France (~£13 mirabeauwine.com) Pale and interesting, this combines gentle ripe strawberry flavours with crisper notes such as red apple, citrus and cranberry, then adds in some of the […]

Mirabeau Pure Rosé Côtes de Provence 2013, France

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Côté Mas Blanc 2012, Pays d’Oc, France (£6.99 Majestic) A nice balance between the peachy honeyed flesh of Grenache Blanc and the resinny freshness of Vermentino, with some floral honeysuckle notes in there too. Maybe could be a touch crisper, but tasty, good value wine. B(+) Chartreuse de Mougères Le […]

Wine Tasting Video: Four Languedoc Whites

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